In the Shadow of Freedom
A Heroic Journey to Liberation, Manhood, and America
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4.7 • 41 Ratings
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
FROM POVERTY TO WEALTH, FROM AFRICA TO AMERICA, AND FROM CHILD SOLDIER TO U.S. MARINE
Born into the Congolese wilderness, Tchicaya Missamou became a child soldier at age 11. As a horrific civil war loomed across his country, Tchicaya began using his militia connections to ferry jewels, cash, computers, and white diplomats out of the country. By 17, he was rich. By 18, he was a hunted man, his house destroyed, his family brutalized in front of him by his own militia. By 19, he’d left behind everything he’d ever known, escaping to Europe and, eventually, to America.
Incredibly, that was only the start of his journey.
In the Shadow of Freedom is the uplifting story of one man’s quest to achieve the American Dream. Tchicaya Missamou’s life is a shining example of why America is a gift that should not be taken for granted, and why we are limited only by the breadth of our imagination and the strength of our will.
Customer Reviews
An amazing combination
Tchicaya's life is inspiring and humbles me every time I read this book. What also inspires me is Travis Sentell's writing style and unique approach to a story in which the reader not only is on the edge of their seat but receives a perfectly timed chuckle from the sprinkles of humor throughout.
I have given this book as a gift to over 10 people and give it a five-star rating.
Thank you Tchicaya and Travis,
Tim
In the Shadow of Freedom
I am an African & this story could so easily have been mine. Deeply moving, honest and personal. The reality that's in these pages is the reality that millions continue to live. It's a fantastic account of the ravages of colonialism, poverty, greed and the often brutal dictatorships that have come to depict our continent. It's not boring or judgmental. It reads like a really good crime thriller. The sad reality is that it is true. a real page turner.
In the shadow of freedom
I really enjoyed this book, thanks.