Save the World Inc by Andrew McCormick (English) Paperback Book

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Entertaining and informative, this powerful novel shows how one woman's courageous effort to save the cocoa harvest will change the lives of millions of West Africans and her own family.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

The world's supply of chocolate is in trouble. IIn West Africa, it's the critical harvest season for cocoa, the miracle fruit that is the main ingredient for chocolate. A good crop will mean enough food for the farming families. And millions in profits for commodity traders. In 45 short and compelling chapters, Save the World Inc paints a vivid picture of the collision between the remote villages of Africa and global business. Effie and Etassiah are strong women. They must battle the corrupt government of Givory while feeding their own families. American CEO Ardmore Suss believes that investing in Africa will build her company's reputation for good works. She must overcome opposition from her all-male board of directors who want profits at any cost. Climate change brings a fierce drought to West Africa. Givory plunges into chaos. The farmers may receive no compensation for six months of hard work in the humid forests. The global price of cocoa soars and makes huge profits possible for clever traders. Ardmore bets on a bold new market position. Effie and Etassiah face a grave choice. If they do nothing, millions will suffer. But if they organize a farmers' rebellion, the government's crackdown will be merciless. From the back roads of West Africa to the board rooms of the USA, this powerful novel moves at the lightning pace of global trade. Full of heart and humor, this is the story of our times.

Author Biography

Andrew Borland McCormick has worked and traveled in West Africa since serving as United States Peace Corps education volunteer in Cape Coast, Ghana. A graduate of the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, he lives near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His previous book is the memoir Observers are Worried.

Long Description

The world's supply of chocolate is in trouble. I In West Africa, it's the critical harvest season for cocoa, the miracle fruit that is the main ingredient for chocolate. A good crop will mean enough food for the farming families. And millions in profits for commodity traders. In 45 short and compelling chapters, Save the World Inc paints a vivid picture of the collision between the remote villages of Africa and global business. Effie and Etassiah are strong women. They must battle the corrupt government of Givory while feeding their own families. American CEO Ardmore Suss believes that investing in Africa will build her company's reputation for good works. She must overcome opposition from her all-male board of directors who want profits at any cost. Climate change brings a fierce drought to West Africa. Givory plunges into chaos. The farmers may receive no compensation for six months of hard work in the humid forests. The global price of cocoa soars and makes huge profits possible for clever traders. Ardmore bets on a bold new market position. Effie and Etassiah face a grave choice. If they do nothing, millions will suffer. But if they organize a farmers' rebellion, the government's crackdown will be merciless. From the back roads of West Africa to the board rooms of the USA, this powerful novel moves at the lightning pace of global trade. Full of heart and humor, this is the story of our times.

Details ISBN1667831747 Author Andrew McCormick Pages 214 Publisher BookBaby Language English ISBN-10 1667831747 ISBN-13 9781667831749 Format Paperback Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-10-05 Imprint BookBaby Place of Publication Pennsauken Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-10-05 US Release Date 2022-10-05 UK Release Date 2022-10-05 DEWEY 813.6 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-10 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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