The Blessing LegacyA Memoir of Africa, a Father's Faith, and a Destiny Fulfilled"I speak of a true story, my living testimony..." So begin the words ofThe Blessing Legacy: A Memoir of Africa, a Father's Faith, and a DestinyFulfilled, the tale of a young woman raised in poverty in Ivory Coast,but bolstered by a father whose faith taught her to dream big and neversay "never." Odile Koudou invites us to walk the village paths whereshe was raised, experience the sights, sounds, and real nature of Africa,and relive the story of a remarkable man who inspired her to becomemore than she ever dreamed she could be. With his words whisperingin her spirit, she rose from her humble beginnings to a position ofhonor and wealth in America, married into a prominent family, andnow uses her "blessing" to enrich the lives of others. Through herexample, anyone raised in poverty will see that it is possible to "reversethe curse" and lead a life of extraordinary excellence.Odile Koudou has several years of experience in thebanking industries. She has worked as a stockbroker, bankmanager, and mortgage banker, and currently she is a realestate investor. She and her husband are blessed with twowonderful daughters, Cynthia and Leslie.