Undefeated Woman
by Desange Kuenihira
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Pub Date Sep 27 2022 | Archive Date Oct 01 2022
Greenleaf Book Group | BrainTrust Ink
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Description
Sometimes, it takes a journey to find your voice.
As a young girl, Desange Kuenihira was told repeatedly that she was meaningless. An arranged marriage and motherhood before twenty—guaranteeing a life in poverty—were all she was told to expect. But Desange knew she had more inside her, and that education was the key to unlocking her potential.
In Undefeated Woman, Desange Kuenihira takes us on the challenging journey of her childhood. She recalls fleeing with her siblings from the civil war raging in Congo and the daily struggle of life in a refugee camp in Uganda, where she suffered many forms of abuse. She relates her journey to America, the culture clash of living with American foster families, and her quest for her education and the ability to control her own life. Now a college graduate and determined to pay forward the kindness of those that helped her through, Desange has launched the nonprofit UnDEfeated to empower women and girls in Uganda. Desange’s inspirational story shows us all how we can overcome any odds through education, determined perseverance, and the kindness of caring people.
Advance Praise
"A BOOK ABOUT HOW TO FIND MEANING . . . Few of us know the story and struggles of those who come to the USA as refugees. This book documents the experiences of Desange and her family in the move from Congo to Uganda to Utah and the people who become part of their lives. It shares with those who read it both the external and internal debates that must be resolved in such a journey and provides readers with more understanding of, and empathy for, the refugee experience. We learn much from Undefeated Woman about what gives meaning and hope to those who desire a better way of life and are willing to give so much of themselves to find fulfillment. This book is a great personal account of how to find meaning and determination."
--Rev. France A. Davis, pastor emeritus of Salt Lake City's Calvary Baptist Church, former member of Utah State Board of Regents for the Utah System of Higher Education
"In Undefeated Woman, Desange Kuenihira takes us through her heartbreaking and raw journey from war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo to the suburbs of Salt Lake City, Utah. As she shares her innermost thoughts and feelings, we feel the strength of humankind, the bonds of family, and the power of education that can bring out the best in us. Undefeated Woman reminds us that the journey of our lives is indeed the destination."
--Kristin Andrus, philanthropist and advocate, organizer of #SisterGoods Utah, board member of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781956072068 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
