Isbn: 9798307655900 - the seeds of wisdom: the rise of alice from poverty to power (10 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This book begins by introducing Alice's childhood in a small village. Her parents' financial struggles and her father's belief that growing up girls don't need education but to be married off when they are of age. However, Alice in her basic duties within the house has always demonstrated intelligence and an astute learner. Alice choice and interest for education was only a confirmation. Alice's longing for education was soon noticed by her parents as she watches her peers attend neighboring school from outside the classroom. Nevertheless, she helps her mother with chores and selling Ogi (local food) to support the family. Alice has close but conflicted relationship with her father because of his stance on her education. Her time spent accompanying him to the farm and learning from him, despite his dismissive attitude towards education for women. Traditional gender role had a lot of impact on Alice's life and aspirations as she grows up. Alice reaches marriageable age, and she is married off to a man in the village. She becomes a mother to five children, and her life revolves around family duties and motherhood. Despite being uneducated, Alice shows intelligence and resourcefulness in managing her household. Alice raises some money after the birth of one of her children and faces a crucial decision on how to invest it.Her friends urge her to spend it on clothing for an upcoming anniversary celebration, but Alice is determined to do something different. She chooses to invest it in buying and preserving kolanuts, a key turning point in her life. Over five years, Alice carefully tends to her kolanuts, while her friends spend their money on temporary pleasures. The price of kolanuts skyrockets after five years, and Alice sells them for ten times the original value. Alice becomes wealthy, marking the beginning of her financial success. Word of Alice's success spread like wildfire through the village. No longer the girl who peered through the fence, she became a symbol of wisdom and determination. Alice reinvests the money into various other businesses, expanding her wealth over the years. Her growing success makes her a figure of admiration and envy in the village. Her friends, who once dismissed her, now struggle financially and turn to her for help. Alice's financial power transforms into social influence. Her former friends, now her employees or dependents, have no choice but to follow her lead in everything. Alice's confidence and authority grow as she begins to rule over her peers. Alice receives chieftaincy titles, not only in her village but in surrounding towns as well. Her philanthropic efforts win her recognition in the community, the church, and among her age group. She becomes a well-respected and powerful figure, a woman who defied the odds. Alice continues to grow her wealth but also becomes known for her generosity and charity.Her investments in the community and support for those in need solidify her status as a beloved leader. Despite her dominance over her peers, Alice uses her position to uplift others. With each act of kindness, Alice reclaimed the narrative of her life. No longer was she merely the uneducated girl from a poor family; she was a leader, a mentor, a source of inspiration. Alice's legacy is cemented as she rules over her social circle with unmatched authority. Her friends, once equals, are now at her beck and call, unable to challenge her influence. Alice's story becomes a symbol of empowerment, showing how intelligence, determination, and unconventional choices can lead to success beyond formal education. Alice had sown the seeds of her future with care, and in the rich soil of perseverance, she reaped a harvest of success that would nourish her village for generations to come. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…