R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 11/27/2012 + 1438 more book reviews

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This real life story about a secretary who becomes queen of a small community in Ghana is a delightful read. One finds oneself empathizing with this woman who finds happiness in providing help for the 7,000 souls of Otuam in her homeland of Ghana. When her uncle dies, she is named king in his place. Her challenges are just beginning. She encounters gender bias, thieving council members, and community problems that seem without end. The king's castle is falling apart. Children must walk miles to carry water for their families. Schools are poor and limited. Medical care is provided by nurses as there is no doctor and no dentist is available. Peggy's biggest problem seems to be where to begin while working within the traditions of the people who live in this community.

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