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The Lady in Boots is the groundbreaking memoir of Major General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu, the first woman in Ghana’s history to rise to the rank of Major General in the Ghana Armed Forces. Spanning a distinguished 43-year career, this compelling book chronicles her bold, resilient, and trailblazing journey through the military ranks—shattering barriers and redefining leadership.
✨ Major General Edjeani-Afenu began her military service at a time when very few women ventured into the armed forces. From cadet to Commanding Officer, and eventually Ghana’s first female Major General, her life is a living lesson in determination, integrity, and service to nation.
✨ Her memoir is both deeply personal and historically significant—highlighting her early life, training, peacekeeping missions, and leadership milestones.
✨ This powerful narrative also reflects on broader themes of gender equality, military reform, international diplomacy, and female empowerment in a male-dominated sector.
✨ A must-read for young leaders, women in professional spheres, and all who seek stories of courage and national impact.
✅ Key Highlights
• The inspiring story of Ghana’s first female Major General
• A lens into the Ghana Armed Forces and global peacekeeping missions
• A testimony to leadership, perseverance, and national service
• An empowering read for women in uniform, government, and leadership
• Serves as both a memoir and a leadership case study
⚡ The Lady in Boots is ideal for:
• Military personnel, veterans, and peacekeeping professionals
• Readers interested in Ghanaian and African history
• Gender studies, military studies, and political science students
• Leadership trainers, motivational speakers, and civil servants
• Young women aspiring to enter high-impact professions

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Product Details

Attribute	Value
Title	The Lady in Boots: Memoirs of Ghana’s First Female Major General
Author	Major General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu
Year Published	2021
Format	Paperback
Weight	0.85 kg
Availability	Available on backorder (Release date: 11th September, 2023)
SKU	BK6840
Tags	Ghana Armed Forces, Constance Edjeani-Afenu, Women in Military, Peacekeeping, African Biographies, Leadership, Memoirs, Ghana Military

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- About the Author: Major General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu

Major General Constance Emefa Edjeani-Afenu (1959–2022) was a revered Ghanaian military officer and pioneer of female leadership within the Ghana Armed Forces. With a career spanning over four decades, she served in numerous capacities both in Ghana and on international UN peacekeeping missions. Her leadership and legacy remain a guiding force for military reform, gender inclusion, and national development in Ghana and beyond.