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  • Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President
  • Written by: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
  • Narrated by: Robin Miles
  • Length: 14 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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This Child Will Be Great

Written by: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Narrated by: Robin Miles
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The first elected woman president of an African country, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf was also listed as one of the world’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes. This evocative memoir recounts Sirleaf ’s childhood upbringing and rise to political power in Liberia. More than a simple biography, Sirleaf ’s account details how she stood firm in the face of physical abuse early in life and carried that strength over into her career as a young economist in Samuel Doe’s regime.
©2009 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
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"This timely book, essential for anyone who hopes to understand West Africa in general and Liberia in particular, is a lesson in courage and perseverance. I finished it hoping that the rest of Africa's troubled nations will find their own versions of 'Mama Sirleaf.'" ( The Washington Post)

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Transformational!

Former President Sirleaf is a very captivating story teller. Her guidance and exemplar of leadership are invaluable. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and percolating on the many challenges that were presented. Highly recommend to anyone interested in leadership, history or politics.

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