In a powerful new memoir, "Roots & Horizons," author Astou Ka transforms a story of corporate injustice into a universal testament to the courage required to rebuild one’s life. This is not merely a tale of victory in a legal battle; it is a intimate map of the emotional terrain a woman must cross when she decides her voice is non-negotiable. The book begins in the vibrant heart of Senegal and follows Astou to the gleaming corridors of corporate America, where the promise of opportunity met the reality of discrimination.
The central, shattering moment comes not with the injustice itself—a promised promotion given to a less qualified colleague—but with the choice that followed: to swallow the slight and survive, or to speak and risk everything. Astou chose to speak. That decision ignited a transformative legal fight against systemic inequality and launched a more personal, profound journey: the arduous, intentional work of reclaiming her identity and purpose.
With unflinching honesty and quiet power, "Roots & Horizons" explores the costly grace of speaking truth, the weight of cultural displacement, and the fragile hope that emerges when we choose to build, rather than simply endure. “This book was written for anyone who has ever been told to be quiet to get ahead,” says Ka. “It’s about the price of that silence and the profound freedom found on the other side of fear.”
About the Book
"Roots & Horizons" is a masterful blend of poignant narrative and clear-eyed reflection. Each chapter moves between the rich tapestry of a Senegalese childhood and the complex codes of American corporate life, exploring the tensions between assimilation and integrity. Readers will find not just a story, but a mirror for their own struggles with unfairness, resilience, and the quest to live a life aligned with deep-seated values. It is a memoir that offers a hand to hold, not a hero to idolize—its strength lies in its profound vulnerability.About the Author
Astou Ka is a Senegalese-born writer, entrepreneur, and former corporate executive. After a successful career in finance and business leadership—where she learned firsthand the cost of advocating for fairness—she now channels her insight into her own business and mentorship. Her memoir is the culmination of a journey from a boardroom where she was told to be silent, to a life where her story is her foundation. Astou lives in California with her husband and their two sons.
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