A Journey to Bong Mines
Home Is a Place Best Known to You
Foreword by James A. Johnson
Imprint: Resource Publications
A Journey to Bong Mines: Home Is a Place Best Known to You is a thought-provoking, non-fictional, and easy-to-read masterpiece which reveals the undeniable struggles of four brothers who risk their lives and all they had to reach a place to call home, in spite of the atrocities they had to undergo. The author draws the reader's attention to the inhumane outcomes of a peaceful society that is overrun by the practices of corruption, tribalism, nepotism, sectionalism, injustice, bigotry, and disregard for human dignity, freedom, and literacy. The book emphasizes the unmatched power of God to perform miracles when all seems to go wrong or evil seems to prevail. You are about to begin a journey of excitement, suspense, education, and information as you begin to read this book.
Murphy Vatikeh Sirleaf Anderson is an advocate of community organization and the promotion of social justice, equality, human dignity, and freedom for all. He is the current director of programs for the Association of Liberian Lutherans in the Americas (ALLIA) and the former chairman of the Board of Directors of ALLIA and Liberians in Columbus, Inc. (LICI). He is a member of the National Black MBA Association and the Capital University and Central Michigan University Alumni Associations, and is a case manager with Franklin County Department/State of Ohio.
“In his book, A Journey to Bong Mines, Murphy Anderson presents a detailed account of the atrocities of the Liberian Civil War, provides a story of courage and faith as well as a framework for reconciliation and healing. . . . More importantly, Anderson carefully describes the God our ancestors taught us about, worshipped, and served. The story carefully demonstrates the attributes of love, justice, wisdom, and power. Those brave brothers affirmed that no matter what happens God is our source and strength. Their faith drives them to move beyond all idols and believe that God through Jesus Christ is their strength. . . . This top-notch account of patience, optimism, and of free spirit taught me the real value of love, family, friendship, kindness, and honesty.”
—Mydea Reeves-Karpeh, first female president of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas, religious visionary, educator, activist, humanitarian, and foot soldier of Jesus Christ