Muddy Roads Blue Skies (ePub)
As a child, Vella Mbenna would lie under the sprawling oak tree in her yard, stare up at the clouds, and dream of exploring the world beyond her rural Georgia hometown. But after a...
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An Unforgettable Journey from Rock Bottom to the Top of the World
As a child, Vella Mbenna would lie under the sprawling oak tree in her yard, stare up at the clouds, and dream of exploring the world beyond her rural Georgia hometown. But after a failed marriage left her broke, without a career, and with a child to care for on her own, those dreams seemed as far away as the jets she used to watch etch trails across the Southern sky.
Determined to make a better life for herself and her son, Vella applied for a position with the US Foreign Service. Through hard work, determination, and an unwavering belief in God's providence, she overcame prejudice, sexism, and professional setbacks to become a seasoned diplomat. She went on to serve her country with highest distinction, even earning an Award of Heroism for her actions after the 1998 suicide bombing of the U.S. embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Muddy Roads Blue Skies is Vella's inspiring, deeply personal account of her amazing journey from the backwoods of Georgia to the far reaches of the globe. Part motivational memoir, part how-to success guide, part tribute to the power of dreams, Muddy Roads Blue Skies is a compelling read filled with self-help wisdom and valuable life lessons.
Throughout her youth, Vella dreamed of escaping small-town USA and traveling the world. In 1989, that dream came true when she was offered and accepted a position with U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. During her highly successful 26-year career as a diplomat, Vella served with honor in 13 foreign countries as well as two assignments in Washington, DC. It was during her assignment in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, that she met her future husband, whom Vella lovingly proclaims is the best thing to ever happen to her (aside from her son) and forever changed her life for the better.
It was her son who encouraged Vella to write Muddy Roads Blue Skies so that her grandchildren and great grandchildren could read about the wonderful adventures she and Francis had as diplomats (a rare occupation for the part of Georgia where Vella grew up). What started out as a family legacy transformed into a fascinating and inspirational life story that shows how through hard work, perseverance, and belief, anyone can make their dreams come true.
Vella retired from the Foreign Service in 2015. She currently resides on Amelia Island, Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys antique shopping, taking quiet drives on long, straight roads with the windows down and the sounds of nature all around, and listening to songs that tell stories.
- Autor: Vella Mbenna
- 2019, Englisch
- Verlag: Muddy Roads Press
- ISBN-10: 1732791813
- ISBN-13: 9781732791817
- Erscheinungsdatum: 18.02.2019
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