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King Peggy

An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed An African Village
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May 26, 2023sgcf rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The author writes this memoir in the 3rd person which I felt depersonalized it. It was populated with many zany characters, and the calamitous situations were described with both humor and heartbreak. Flamboyant description of the culture…
Jan 16, 2020mosetter1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a non-fiction book this much. It was fascinating to learn about everything she had to deal with in order to eliminate corruption and begin helping her people. The details given are very personal,…
bookfanatic1979
Jan 28, 2014
Who says fairytales don’t come true? I can’t imagine being a secretary one day and a king the next. What a wonderful story of determination, strength, and sheer female willpower. I wish King Peggy would write a sequel (or at least a…
Sep 06, 2013
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Dec 04, 2012hmcgivney rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An interesting story about a woman who was thrust into power because corrupt elders thought they could trod all over her (a woman who lived far away). But this woman is strong and has a great moral compass and sense of justice. King Peggy…
Eleusis
Nov 29, 2012Eleusis rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This story shows how we can make a difference, if we are courageous enough to face the unexpected challenges that life puts in front of us. In the mean time, we learn about Ghanaian traditions and a way of life that only few know.
Aug 26, 2012mukaround rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Not sure quite where this fell short -- the story has an interesting premise, and the book did follow her back and forth from Washington DC to Ghana, eventually showing how the village transformed in the end. I think it's that you don't…
Feb 03, 2012
Peggy Bartels moved to Washington D.C. from Ghana and worked at the Ghanaian embassy for almost three decades, eventually becoming Secretary to the Ambassador. Then in 2008 her Uncle Joseph passed away, and Peggy was selected as the new…