Celebrate Women’s History Month by
discovering the life of Monique Misenga Mukuna, an ‘ordinary heroine’ living and
working on behalf of women, girls, and other marginalized people in her home
country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo – Africa’s second largest nation.
‘Maman
Monique’ has devoted her life to combating violence, discrimination, and
poverty in the Congo. Her inspiring story is brought to life for us by her friend
and Cherry Hill resident, Dr. Elsie Tshimunyi (Anne) McKee.
Dr. McKee
was also born and raised in the Congo. A recently retired historian, she was
Professor of Reformation Studies and the History of Worship at Princeton
Theological Seminary.
Cradling Abundance: One African
Christian’s Story of Empowering Women and Fighting Systemic Poverty (2021) was a labor of love as these
two friends collaborated to get Maman Monique’s story out to the world.
Click here
to buy the book from our local partner, Inkwood Books in Haddonfield.
Books will also be available for sale and signing at the event.