The Challenge for Africa

As one of the women leaders that are changing Africa she is an inspiration to us all

Gordon Brown

From one of Africa's most positive and far-sighted thinkers comes a wonderful book combining an elegant critique of Africa's troubled past with a rallying cry for how Africans can use culture, nature and self-belief to reverse their continent's decline. The Challenge for Africa is a milestone in African writing that both educates and inspires

Tim Butcher

I hope the world will support her vision of hope

Nelson Mandela

Like a Nelson Mandela or a Mahatma Gandhi, Maathai stands way above most mortals

The Guardian

Penetrating. . . a 21st century manifesto for Africans, drawing on her own experience as a worldly Kenyan, street-fighting activists, member of parliament and, from 2003-2006, government minister. Her analysis is thorough. She reaches into African history, culture, psychology, contemporary politics and fragile ecosystems

Financial Times

Wangari Maathai has been a champion of the environment, of women, of Africa, and of anyone concerned about our future security

Kofi Annan

Wangari Maathai is a prophet for our time

Alexandra Fuller