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Discover the story of a man who had nothing but faith, endured hell, escaped, and, after living the American dream, decided to go back to the source of his demons and labor to bring real, lasting change to a nation.
About the author
Emmanuel Ntibonera is a gifted public speaker, humanitarian at heart, and a singer/songwriter who has built a successful non-profit—the Ntibonera Foundation, which shares the love of Christ while bringing hope and relief to those suffering in the Congo and in Africa as a whole—from the ground up. Through his efforts, he has secured fundraising, booked gigs across the country, and raised ten thousand pairs of shoes through sheer dedication. Emmanuel enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and leading worship with his family band while raising awareness about the issues Congolese people face. He graduated from Liberty University with a bachelor’s degree in health promotion and an MBA. Emmanuel was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and then moved to Kenya, where he lived as a refugee after his family was forced to flee their home due to war and political instability. He lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.Drew Menard is a professional writer living in Charlotte, NC, with his wife and four active boys. He earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s in strategic communication from Liberty University, where he published his thesis on the emergent trend of transmedia storytelling. Drew is an award-winning columnist who has written extensively for magazines, newspapers, and digital publications. His creative projects also include developing screenplays and novels.
Summary
Discover the story of a man who had nothing but faith, endured hell, escaped, and, after living the American dream, decided to go back to the source of his demons and labor to bring real, lasting change to a nation.
Foreword
Connect with pastors and churches nationwideSpeak at alma mater, Liberty University, and other Christian universities
Target local media, including: Greensboro Telegram, Guilfordian, Hola Noticias, News and Record, Que Pasa, Rhinoceros Times, Yes Weekly
Submit to all major industry reviewers
Host local launch events and signings
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"Ntibonera, cofounder of the Christian aid nonprofit Ntibonera Foundation, makes a captivating debut with this heart-wrenching account of living through the Congolese civil wars of the late 1990s... Christians and those interested in international aid will enjoy this harrowing yet hopeful tale."
-- Publishers Weekly
