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In January 2006, following the Republic of Liberia have been racked by fourteen years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf—Africais "Iron Lady"—was sworn in as leader, a meeting that marked a significant turning-point in the real history of the West African country. In this stirring memoir, Sirleaf gives the story of her rise to power, including her early-childhood; her encounters with exile, imprisonment, and punishment; and her battle for democracy and social justice. She shows her dedication to achieve numerous sides, from her studies in america to her are a global lender government, to campaigning in certain of Liberia's most eager and war torn towns and communities. It's the story of an open social and political reformer who fought the oppression of dictators and championed change.