Mary Slessor by Janet Benge
Forward Into Calabar
Raised in a Scottish mill town and inspired by a bold vision to serve abroad, a young woman ventures to the West African region of Calabar, where she learns local languages, braves disease and danger, and confronts brutal practices such as the killing of twins. Through grit, compassion, and steadfast faith, she rescues vulnerable children, mediates tribal disputes, and earns the trust of chiefs and villagers alike. Serving as a peacemaker and unofficial judge in Okoyong and beyond, she challenges both superstition and colonial indifference, becoming a beloved “Ma” whose courage reshapes communities and saves countless lives.
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