Mensimah Shabazz’s memoir, Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight, is a beautiful autobiography about her life and experiences along the way to self-realization and strength. It is filled with spiritual insights and life empowering soundness. Full of wisdom and intelligence, Shabazz grew up in Ghana, West Africa. She compares the different cultures and how they affected her as an African woman. She describes the rigid orders placed upon her and how she overcame them through spiritual transcendence that lead to overwhelming empowerment.

She writes with both dignity and emotion, telling of her struggles and triumphs, in a language that is honest and clear. Her story is very relatable for any woman, and she states that spiritual transcendence is the key to personal empowerment and wisdom.

This is one of the best memoirs I have ever read. As it is not only the story of Mensimah Shabazz’s experiences, but it is also a self-help guide for all people who are seeking healing, self-empowerment, wisdom and joy. It is written very well and embodies the graciousness, dignity and wisdom that Mensimah Shabazz possesses.

I was very inspired by Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight. I couldn’t put it down as I turned the pages quickly to follow Mensimah Shabazz’s journey.

Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight is a must read memoir and autobiography. It is interesting, engaging and thought-provoking. This book will inspire and change the way one thinks and lives. It is a roadmap to peace, joy and fulfillment. Chick Lit Cafe fully recommends it to all discerning readers who are looking for a great read that is full of wisdom and sound advice.