{"product_id":"from-oklahoma-to-africa-my-journey-paperback","title":"From Oklahoma to Africa: My Journey - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNelda Villines\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNelda Villines is a retired diplomat. She served 31 years overseas at numerous American embassies, 27 years on the continent of Africa. \u003c\/p\u003eFollow Nelda's journey from her rural roots in tiny Wolf, Seminole County, Oklahoma, to Washington, D. C., Europe, Central America and Africa as she walked the path God prepared just for her. From Finland and the USSR, now Russia, to a military invasion in Lesotho, collaring an elephant in South Africa, trekking gorillas in Uganda, photographing leopards in Kenya and Zambia, her encounters will introduce you to people from various cultures and traditions bringing insight into their lives and challenges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2006, Nelda received the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad for Africa. Hundreds of African children have benefitted from her generous and caring assistance over the years. She continues to support HIV\/AIDS women and children in Eswatini (Swaziland) in Southern Africa. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNelda is an avid photographer and has published 46 photo books about African wildlife and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 348\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.78 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45438638719078,"sku":"9798993351353","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/K1sAYgxC-A9798993351353.webp?v=1775994608","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/from-oklahoma-to-africa-my-journey-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}