Resilience
Turning Persecution Into Purpose
Born into a world of challenges, Mimi faced personal loss, persecution, and countless hardships, yet she transformed her pain into a purpose that inspires and empowers others. At the heart of her story lies an unwavering faith which served as her anchor during the darkest times, giving her the strength to rise above adversity. Through heartfelt moments and honest reflection, the book highlights the importance of community, faith, and inner resilience. Resilience is not just a story—it’s a testament to the indomitable human spirit, reminding readers that even in the face of overwhelming odds, hope and determination can light the way to a brighter future.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dureti (Mimi) Tadesse
Education & Certification
Creative University, ArtCity, CA - Graduated with honors, May 2017
UXDesign Institute - Completed an intensive certification program focused on user experience design principles.
Mimi’s journey began in the state of Oromia, Ethiopia, where she faced persecution because of her ethnicity, religion, and gender, leading to imprisonment and torture. After seeking asylum in the U.S. in the 1990s, she and her husband embarked on a path to freedom and new opportunities. Mimi pursued her education in Business Administration and built a successful career.
Mimi has over 23 years of nonprofit volunteer work, she founded C.G. Women’s Empowerment (CGWE), a Christian organization focused on empowering women, children, and villages in Ethiopia’s Oromia region through economic independence.
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About The Book
Resilience
Turning Persecution Into Purpose
Resilience is the remarkable true story of Mimi, a woman who endured the unthinkable in her fight against oppression. From enduring ethnic persecution and gender-based violence to surviving torture and imprisonment in Ethiopia, her life has been shaped by resilience. Her continued strength made her like the Phoenix that rose from ashes. After seeking refuge in the United States, she transformed her painful past into a foundation for hope, empowerment, and advocacy for women in her home country.
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What Will You Get?
Each page takes you through an exploration of resilience that shows how one can overcome life's greatest challenges with utmost persistence.
The intense torture scenes take you to the darkest parts of human strength, where each moment of pain shows the power of one's spirit. Not for the fainthearted as they are full of emotion, making you think about how far people can go to survive and keep going.
The characters you’ll meet are not just survivors in fact they are warriors. Their stories of triumph over adversity will leave you feeling empowered and motivated at the end of the book.
This is not just a narrative that shows victim mentality, it’s a journey of mere victims who believe that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
More than just a story, this book urges you to reflect on your own life, encouraging you to accept life challenges as they are.
