- Number Of Pages: 272 Pages
- Genre Of Book: Autobiography
- Published On: 20th April, 2021
Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.”
“You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.”
“What happens when you say ‘enough’ and stop trying to escape from what you most fear?”
“The world is not the problem; the problem is your mind.”
“To live is to experience, to choose, to live with passion, and to make mistakes.”
“You can spend your entire life in a dark room, wishing the light would come on, but the truth is that you are the one who must turn on the switch.”
“Each day, as I reflect on my own life, I realize that the most important thing is to love, and the greatest love is the one we feel for ourselves.”
Each day, as I reflect on my own life, I realize that the most important thing is to love, and the greatest love is the one we feel for ourselves.”
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I came across this book by chance at a book fair. The first thing that caught my attention was its bright yellow cover. Then I noticed the title, I Am a Girl from Africa. It made me curious because it was about a strong woman from Africa. I realized how little I actually knew about that continent.
This book taught me so much about Africa. I learned about its bustling cities, small rural villages, and the everyday lives of its people. It also made me think about my own country, India. Many people in Western countries see India only as poor and dirty, which is far from the truth. India is full of diversity, history, culture, and hard-working people. Yes, there is poverty, but there is also beauty, strength, and success. This made me realize that we should never judge a place based on a single stereotype. Before reading this book, I had not truly understood Africa.
The author, Elizabeth Nyamayaro, grew up in a small village in Zimbabwe. Her childhood was filled with challenges. There was often little food, and at the age of ten, she fainted from hunger. When she woke up, a woman in a blue cap was giving her a bowl of warm porridge. This woman worked for the United Nations. Elizabeth never forgot her and called her an “angel.” In that moment, Elizabeth made a decision. One day, she would work for the United Nations. She wanted to help others the way she had been helped.
Her journey to reach that dream was long and difficult. She had to fight for her education. She moved between cities for opportunities. She faced many rejections from the UN before they finally accepted her. But she never gave up. In the end, she worked for the United Nations. She also became a senior leader. She created projects that helped millions of people. This includes the famous HeForShe movement for gender equality. She turned her personal struggle into a global mission.
Reading her story made me feel grateful for my own life. I have always had food, education, and comfort. However, I haven’t always used these privileges to make a difference in the world. Elizabeth’s life is proof that even one small act of kindness can inspire a lifetime of change.
This is a powerful and inspiring book. If you want to read a true story of strength, hope, and turning struggles into success, I Am a Girl from Africa is a must-read.
About Author Elizabeth Namayaro
Elizabeth Nyamayaro (born August 15, 1975) is a political scientist. She was a senior advisor to the Under-Secretary-General and executive director for UN Women. Nyamayaro leads HeForShe. This is a movement founded by UN Women. It empowers all humans, especially men and boys. They are encouraged to have a voice and take action. The goal is to achieve gender equality in their own lifetime.
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