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This chapter argues that spirituality breeds resilience, which then motivates women to serve others and effect transformational change. The chapter shows how spirituality plays a huge role in the lives of the study’s participants and helps them become resilient in the face of challenges and barriers.
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Madimbo, M. (2016). Spirituality and Resiliency. In: Transformative and Engaging Leadership. Palgrave Studies in African Leadership. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-54780-4_6
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