King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village

From the PublisherPraise for Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman's King Peggy

2012 Finalist for the Books for a Better Life Award
A 2013 Amelia Bloomer List Selection
"Captivating. . . . King Peggy is a great case study on how one person—with the proper encouragement and support—can bring light and life to a community. . . . Extremely well-written and amusing. . . . Candid and humble. . . . A captivating glimpse into the mental and spiritual transformation of a middle-aged African American woman as she steps into her royal destiny as an African king."
—The Baltimore Times
 
"An astonishing and wonderful book about a real-life Mma Ramotswe. An utter joy."
—Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series
"A wondrous tale of how a woman rose to great heights in circumstances one would never dream of, in a place which most of us cannot imagine living.