false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255640770m/5112043.jpg 5112043 3 <p> In January 2006, after the Republic of Liberia had been racked by fourteen years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africa's "Iron Lady"—was sworn in as president, an event that marked a tremendous turning point in the history of the West African nation. </p> <p> In this stirring memoir, Sirleaf shares the inside story of her rise to power, including her early childhood; her experiences with abuse, imprisonment, and exile; and her fight for democracy and social justice. This compelling tale of survival reveals Sirleaf's determination to succeed in multiple worlds: from her studies in the United States to her work as an international bank executive to her election campaigning in some of Liberia's most desperate and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is also the story of an outspoken political and social reformer who, despite danger, fought the oppression of dictators and championed change. By sharing her story, Sirleaf encourages women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power, and gives us all hope that, with perseverance, we can change the world. </p> 5178813 1 4 2009 This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President total:62|5:12|4:28|3:17|2:4|1:1| 62 232 315 29 5 1 false false Fri May 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 09:27:05 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 09:42:42 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed May 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat May 23 10:38:51 -0700 2009 Sat May 23 11:04:23 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Apr 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 29 21:13:35 -0700 2009 Thu Apr 30 08:27:54 -0700 2009
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Erin Aubry Kaplan

Review of This Child Will Be Great: Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa’s First Woman President
By Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (with Kim McLarin)
Harper

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