ABOUT THE BOOK This fascinating memoir/biography is a memoir of royalty, epic rule, war, survival and triumphs. The story follows the author from her vibrant childhood in Africa growing up as the daughter of an educator and a granddaughter to the royal family. The story brought to light the little known traditions and culture of this part of Africa and follows the author through her academic career to the United States and Europe. This book is very much worth reading for so many reasons, with tips for great parenting and from the remarkable reign of an unforgettable ruler to the lasting footsteps he left for all peoples of all times! It goes deep into the traditions, vanishing customs, culture and way of life of the peoples and places in this part of Africa. It is a memoir with a message across the ages and well beyond our life and times, with everything from a guide to human relations to tips for great parenting. It is the author's journey from a traditional African childhood to a world class career as an educator in the United States of America. "Refreshing Springs has received great reviews in Self-Published book competitions: "This is a fascinating memoir. Your stories give a unique view of what it was like to grow up in Nigeria, daughter of an educator. You have a strong voice that comes through in the way you describe your country and culture. Both your parents sound like remarkable people. Your grandfather sounds larger than life........ I liked learning why proverbs are so important to Nigerians.......I was especially interested in the way the missionaries changed Nigerian society. This memoir should have a wide appeal......" Judge Number: 32 2oth Annual Writer's Digest Annual Self-Published Book Awards - 2012 It is a great read and a must read for all ages! Link to this book: http: //www.amazon.com/MERCY-OFFOR/e/B004H2ETZY Link to the author website: http: //mercy1234.wordpress.com/ REFRESHING SPRINGS Great Legacies From A Renowned Dynasty is available as an e-book on line and in major bookstores through expanded distribution.
About the Author: Author Biography Dr. Mercy Offor has a doctor of philosophy degree in Organic Chemistry. She started her graduate studies at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria as a university scholar. She carried out research toward her doctorate degree at Clemson University, South Carolina and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA. She did postdoctoral research at the University of Warwick, Coventry, England as the recipient of the prestigious Commonwealth Fellowship award in 1983. She began her career as an educator at the University of Benin, in Nigeria where she was a senior lecturer. She obtained her Post Graduate Diploma in Education from National - Louis University Chicago, USA (2002 - 2004). She now teaches at the high school level in Chicago where she has contributed immensely to the development of the high school science curriculum. In the summer of 2006 she carried out summer research in the research experience for teachers at the University of Illinois, Chicago, working on nanotechnology. In summer of 2007 and 2008, she worked at the Northwestern University on climate change issues and contributed to the preparation of the text "Dye Sensitized Solar Cell" for high school science curriculum. She engaged in pilot teaching for the Climate Change Education Project curriculum for Middle and High School students, supported by NASA and Chicago Botanical garden, 2011 - 2012. She was nominated for the Disney award which honors excellence and creativity in teaching, in 2006. Dr Offor is the author of several books and you can check out her books on this promotional link: http: //askdavid.com/books/1470, on the author website; http: //mercy1234.wordpress.com/ and on Amazon.com using search words - Mercy Offor, PhD.