From Silence to Secrecy A Memoir
From Silence to Secrecy A Memoir by Martha E. Leiker, published by iUniverse in 2010, is a personal memoir that chronicles the author’s journey from her childhood in Kansas to her diverse experiences around the world. Spanning 116 pages, this memoir captures Leiker’s aspirations and the transformative moments in her life, including her time as a nun and her eight years of missionary work in Africa, as well as her two decades of service with the CIA.
In this memoir, Leiker reflects on her life changes, likening herself to a chameleon as she navigates various roles and environments. Readers will find a narrative rich with personal anecdotes and insights, illustrating how her faith and determination helped her achieve her dreams. The book also includes fascinating photos that complement her story, offering a glimpse into the experiences that shaped her life. With themes of biography and personal memoirs, this edition provides an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs that defined Leiker’s journey.
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As a young girl growing up in Kansas, Martha Leiker always felt a pull toward Africa. She couldn’t explain why, but she dreamed of working in Africa with the African people. In From Silence to Secrecy, Leiker narrates the story of how she made that dream come true.
Leiker likens her life to that of a chameleon-changing easily from one lifestyle to another. This memoir follows those changes, beginning with her birth in 1940 in rural Kansas; her training as a nun with the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Pennsylvania; her work in Africa as a missionary for eight years; her twenty years of service with the CIA; and her current position with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) in Colorado.
Including many fascinating photos, From Silence to Secrecy demonstrates how one young girl with a dream accomplished her goals and lived a life full of rich experiences. Leiker’s story shows how her faith, hope, inner strength, and dreams carried her far.
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