A remarkable and intriguing story about a journey by Yvonne Blackwood, Banker, community activist, to West Africa, the land of her ancestors. It begins in Nigeria with exposure to tight military control that causes Blackwood to experience fear as never before. In Ghana her respect for human beings and sense of adventure along with destiny, lead her to meet Adamson. Determined to see it all, she finds herself in desperte situations, each mysteriouly resolved by strangers. Peppered with nostalgic flashbacks to Blackwood's native Jamaica, Into Africa, resonates with unique poignancy, a love of people and her growing spiritual quest for her African roots among the proud Ashanti people.

Into Africa : A Personal Journey

Travel

Blackwood, Yvonne

Africa

Abbeyfield Pub

The word of God will not return unto him void, unaccomplished, or empty handed, but it will always ful-fil His will. The plan and purpose of God for mankind lies in His word and the strength of every Christian is found within the scriptures, so it is important that the word becomes imbedded in the heart. To the reader, this inspired, and God ordained book will change, renew, and transform your life as it demonstrates to you the Word and the God of the Word. 
This book will discuss the divine power we experience through the word of God and explore the revelation of God's word that enables us to live a rich, fulfi-lling and righteous life. The word of God when applied daily will liberate you from strongholds that may cause you to feel stuck in life. As you read this book be prepared to be illuminated with a greater revelation of the love of God through his word, and a deeper understanding of who God is and the redeeming saving power of His word. 
The word of God will not return unaccomplished and empty, rest assured His word spoken over your life will surely come to pass and set you on your path to victory!

The Word

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Faith

Blackwood's remarkable story, articulated in Into Africa: a Personal Journey, told about her first journey to West Africa, land of her ancestors. She travelled alone and her exposure to Nigeria's tight military control caused her to experience fear as never before. In Ghana, destiny led her to meet Adamson, who became her guide, doctor and more....The story left you breathless, wanting more. Into Africa: The Return describes Blackwood's second journey to West Africa. This time accompanied by two American cousins - Peabody, 70, reunites with Theresa, her Ashanti friend after 40 years. Theresa's brother dies the day before they arrive in Ghana and plans go awry. In Ghana, Blackwood meets her protégée Frieda and the dashing Pastor Ray for the first time. Frieda must overcome her bashfulness and try to warm up to her sponsor. A plan to visit Mali is shelved and Togo substituted. But is it safe to travel there without a native? Pastor Ray volunteers to accompany them - a blessing in disguise. The cousins explore a mysterious world with alien cultures and experience wonderment, joy and heart-wrenching sadness. Into Africa: the Return resonates with intrigue and discovery that keeps you riveted to the last word.

Into Africa: The return

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Trafford Publishing

College Life of a Retired Senior: A Memoir of Perseverance, Faith, and Finding the Way

Community & Culture

Liferich Pub

LifeRich Publishing

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