This powerful memoir follows his ultimate journey to America, where the promise of safety brought new challenges of adaptation, identity, and healing. Richmond’s story is one of courage in the face of unimaginable hardship, the resilience of the human spirit, and the universal search for belonging. More than a personal narrative, Finding Peace offers readers an intimate window into the refugee experience-revealing both the profound losses and unexpected discoveries that emerge from forced migration. It is a testament to the power of hope and the possibility of finding peace even after surviving the unthinkable.
A compelling and deeply human story that will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity or sought to understand the refugee journey in our interconnected world.
When civil war erupted in Liberia, Richmond Appleton’s world was torn apart. Forced to flee the violence that consumed his homeland, he embarked on a harrowing journey that would test every fiber of his resilience and faith. Finding Peace chronicles Richmond’s extraordinary survival story-from escaping the brutal conflict in Liberia to spending five years in a refugee camp in Ghana, where hope and despair walked hand in hand. Through vivid storytelling, Richmond shares the daily struggles of camp life, the strength found in community, and the unwavering determination to build a future beyond the confines of displacement.
A compelling and deeply human story that will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity or sought to understand the refugee journey in our interconnected world.
