I am a girl from Africa : a memoir
(Large Print)
Author
Published
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, 2021.
Status
Central Library - Large Print Books - 1st Floor
B Nyamayro, E.
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B Nyamayro, E.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Autobiographies.
Large type books.
Nyamayaro, Elizabeth -- Childhood and youth.
Nyamayaro, Elizabeth -- Family.
Nyamayaro, Elizabeth.
United Nations -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
Women civil rights workers -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
Women human rights workers -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
Women political activists -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
Large type books.
Nyamayaro, Elizabeth -- Childhood and youth.
Nyamayaro, Elizabeth -- Family.
Nyamayaro, Elizabeth.
United Nations -- Officials and employees -- Biography.
Women -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
Women civil rights workers -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
Women human rights workers -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
Women political activists -- Zimbabwe -- Biography.
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Published
Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, 2021.
Format
Large Print
Physical Desc
425 pages (large print) ; 22 cm
Language
English
Notes
Description
"When severe draught hit her village in Zimbabwe, Elizabeth, then eight, had no idea that this moment of utter devastation would come to define her life purpose. Unable to move from hunger, she encountered a United Nations aid worker who gave her a bowl of warm porridge and saved her life. This transformative moment inspired Elizabeth to become a humanitarian, and she vowed to dedicate her life to giving back to her community, her continent, and the world. Grounded by the African concept of ubuntu--"I am because we are"--I Am a Girl from Africa charts Elizabeth's quest in pursuit of her dream from the small village of Goromonzi to Harare, London, New York, and beyond, where she eventually became a Senior Advisor at the United Nations and launched HeForShe, one of the world's largest global solidarity movements for gender equality. For over two decades, Elizabeth has been instrumental in creating change in communities all around the world; uplifting the lives of others, just as her life was once uplifted. The memoir brings to vivid life one extraordinary woman's story of persevering through incredible odds and finding her true calling--while delivering an important message of hope and empowerment in a time when we need it most"--,Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nyamayaro, E. (2021). I am a girl from Africa: a memoir (Large print edition.). Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nyamayaro, Elizabeth. 2021. I Am a Girl From Africa: A Memoir. Thorndike Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nyamayaro, Elizabeth. I Am a Girl From Africa: A Memoir Thorndike Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nyamayaro, Elizabeth. I Am a Girl From Africa: A Memoir Large print edition., Thorndike Press, 2021.
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