Maathai, Wangari

Unbowed: My Autobiography

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ISBN 13:: 9780099493099
author:: Maathai, Wangari
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Arrow
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 19.3 x 12.7 x 2 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Biography & Autobiography
Condition:: New
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Wangari Maathai's remarkable story is one of courage, determination, and the power of small actions. Born in a rural Kenyan village, she defied the odds to earn an education, becoming the first woman to head a university department in Kenya. Her journey took her from studying with Catholic missionaries in the United States to establishing the Green Belt Movement, which helped restore indigenous forests and empowered rural women. Maathai's extraordinary achievements were marked by her unwavering commitment to environmental conservation and human rights. Her work with the Green Belt Movement spread across Africa, and she eventually became a key figure in Kenya's transition to democracy. Her story is a testament to the impact one person can have when driven by a strong sense of purpose and conviction. This memoir offers a glimpse into Maathai's remarkable life, revealing the courage, humour, and tenacity that defined her journey. With its inspiring message of hope, Unbowed is a powerful account of one woman's quest to make a difference in the world.

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