The New York Times bestslling account of a courageous eighteen-year-old from Nashville who gave up every comfort and convenience to become the adoptive mother to thirteen girls in Uganda.What would cause an eighteen-year-old old senior class president and homecoming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to forgo college, lose most of her friends, break up with the love of her life, and move to Uganda? When Katie Davis took a short mission trip to Uganda in high school, her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved by the people and the children of Uganda that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. In only three years, Katie has gone on to adopt thirteen children and teach and feed more than 1,600 children weekly.
To further her reach into the needs of Ugandans, Katie established Amazima Ministries, which matches orphaned children with sponsors worldwide. The money raised for them provides schooling, three hot meals a day, minor medical care, and spiritual encouragement.
Following in the footsteps of Mother Teresa, Katie is giving her life to improve the lives of countless people and open reader’s eyes to the tremendous need around the world, inspiring others to make a difference.