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.In this stirring memoir; Sirleaf shares the 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. She reveals her determination to succeed in multiple worlds; from her studies in the United States to her work as an international bank executive; to campaigning in some of Liberia's most desperate and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is the tale of an outspoken political and social reformer who fought the oppression of dictators and championed change. By telling her story; Sirleaf encourages women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power; and gives us all hope that we can change the world.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent HistoryBy jwrightI found "The Impending Crisis" to be an excellent analysis of the tumultuous politcal years between the end of the Mexican War and the start of the Civil War. Mr. Potter provides astute historical analysis of the various major crises and issues during this time. It's very well-researched and contains copious footnotes. Such scholarly history can offen suffer from a bland; ponderous; and dull style of narrative. But not this book. For me this book was an enjoyable read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Most Entertaining and Educational ReadBy James R. OrrI am an avid student of the American Civil War. The Impending Crisis is a most entertaining and educational read that is helping me to deepen my knowledge of the causes of the War. I am recommending this book as a valuable read for my fellow Civil War students.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Robert Lee TaylorGreat source of little known facts!
