
King Peggy
An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village
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J. Karen Thomas
The charming real-life fairy tale of an American secretary who discovers she has been chosen king of an impoverished fishing village on the west coast of Africa. King Peggy has the sweetness and quirkiness of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series and the hopeful sense of possibility of Half the Sky.
King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls on Ghana's central coast, half a world away. Upon arriving for her crowning ceremony in beautiful Otuam, she discovers the dire reality: there's no running water, no doctor, and no high school, and many of the village elders are stealing the town's funds. To make matters worse, her uncle (the late king) sits in a morgue awaiting a proper funeral in the royal palace, which is in ruins. The longer she waits to bury him, the more she risks incurring the wrath of her ancestors. Peggy's first two years as king of Otuam unfold in a way that is stranger than fiction. In the end, a deeply traditional African town has been uplifted by the ambitions of its headstrong, decidedly modern female king. And in changing Otuam, Peggy is herself transformed, from an ordinary secretary to the heart and hope of her community.
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The narrator, J. Karen Thomas, is likewise amazing.
Very Inspiring
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What made the experience of listening to King Peggy the most enjoyable?
This one is a enjoyable, simply because the story is heartwarming and was something I could not put down my ipod or my other audible device until the very last word of the story. I was so heart-touching that I want to meet King Peggy and tell her that she is a wonderful king and learn her secrets to how she apply her life learning skills to her kingship. I would love to bring her to my county here in Maryland have her share her story with the children so that they know that when the dark moments come that they still be all that they can be.I hope that she reads my comments and reaches out.
What about J. Karen Thomas’s performance did you like?
She brought a voice to the Book that was more than likely that of the true King Peggy's voice I really thought it was her until the end of the book during the credits.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
There was laughter and tears all the way through the bookIf You Want a Heart Touching Listen....
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What made the experience of listening to King Peggy the most enjoyable?
I enjoyed this book as well as the reader...Who was your favorite character and why?
king PeggyI admire her willingness to take on each challenge.
What about J. Karen Thomas’s performance did you like?
Her ability to bring the characters to lifeThe Great king Peggy
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Long live King Peggy!
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Enjoyable
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Quite entertaining and informative
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Manifest destiny based on genealology.
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The narrator did a great job with all the voices too!
Love King Peggy!
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Entertaining look into a different world
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What made the experience of listening to King Peggy the most enjoyable?
The unlikely happenstance that this real-life experience occurred. As an Audible book it was even more engaging because of the wonderful accents. Felt like I was there in the village.What other book might you compare King Peggy to and why?
"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Shaffer and Barrows. Both are fascinating books, and must reads as Audible books. The narrators make one want to travel to the story locations.Which scene was your favorite?
When she led her council meetings. And getting for former king buried.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, if only I had that kind of time.Any additional comments?
A delightful story that captured my interest even with the original synopsis.Continents Merge Royally
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