Seasons of Sisterhood

Description

In 2016, five women of different generations and life experiences took a month-long trip that changed the course of their lives. With perspectives from the African diaspora and American travellers, Seasons of Sisterhood showcases how a beautiful sisterhood bloomed in Cameroon.
In the aromas of freshly grown teas and the mist of waterfalls, faith and identity are explored. The colours and sounds of Cameroonian markets sing alongside the narrators’ voices. This mediation of a pre-pandemic era takes you by the hand and guides you back to the adventure of a lifetime.

Advance Praise

“I endorse this beautiful book and spirited reflection about life in Cameroon with great joy. I have known Mrs. Ambrosia Mondoa and her family for over 20 years. Mrs. Mondoa was instrumental in hosting +Christian Cardinal Tumi at my parish back in 2012. I even had the blessing of travelling with Mrs. Mondoa to Cameroon in 2017 for an amazing two-week journey.
Mrs. Mondoa is actively involved in sharing her culture and experience with others. Bringing people to respect and enjoy the culture of others is a task and ministry that she does very well. This is a gift that she offers to all she meets. Meeting her is exciting because Mrs. Mondoa enjoys and celebrates life, culture, and faith.”
—Vy. Rev. Roger F. DiBuo, V.F., STL, Pastor, St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Wilmington, DE

“Seasons of Sisterhood reads like a spiritual adventure into the sacred courts through the myriad corridors and tunnels of our mysterious origins and who we are. This book takes you through an emotional roller coaster journey into self-discovery, at the end of which you are “whammied” by a realization! “This is my story, which I certainly did not write.” Here, in Seasons of Sisterhood, dreams do indeed become reality! My identical garden replicated but with different names for what I know.”
—Rev Pamela Martin, Pastoral Counsellor & retired educator.

“From page one, the authors plunge readers into a rich tapestry of family, friends, strangers, culture, history, and more. Our travelling sisterhood sojourns through Cameroon and learns about themselves and each other. This volume is an inspiring read for many audiences and has takeaways for all….”
—Jack Bradley, Ed.D.

“Seasons of Sisterhood can aptly be described as a Season of Music, discovery, and Reconnection. The book beautifully recounts the experiences of five women from the African diaspora and American backgrounds who undertook a 28-day trip of adventure, music, and discovery for some and reconnection with ancestral land for others….”
—Dr. John Ajongwen

“If you are thinking of travelling to Cameroon, or even travelling at all, and have questioned whether the trip is worth it, Seasons of Sisterhood is a resource for experiencing a life-changing trip right in your home. Seasons of Sisterhood did everything it was supposed to do. It entertained, educated, illustrated, and invited its readers to experience the sights and scenes within Cameroon….”
—Ngwa Numfor, MA, Correspondent for The Athletic & The New York Times; author of Muses of a Melanin Man Volume 1: Break Free From Conventional Thought (2022)

“I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend this book for everyone’s reading. These Ladies’ accounts of their trip to Cameroon, their infectious bonding despite their cultural and age differences, and the descriptive power of their narratives have made me feel compelled to travel to Cameroon again and visit the places they visited….”
—Zack Orji, Actor & Filmmaker.

“…The interest of these ladies of different backgrounds and cultures in visiting Cameroon is reassuring to me, and they will come again and motivate others to visit Cameroon. They are interested in sharing their stories and experiences with others, a sign that their narratives are not just about what they saw or heard but also what they felt in their hearts.”
—Dr. Edmund O Agbor, Retired Surgeon, Catholic Diocese of Buea, South West Region, Cameroon