Published: February 11, 2025
NEW YORK – Liberian Author W Kpangbala Sengbe, Sr., has been recognized by the premier literary newspaper of the United States—The New York Times, for his literary work: “I Arrived Later…So What? I Am Also Here—The Audacity of Gratitude.”
In its December 15, 2024, edition, the New York Times named Kpangbala’s memoir as one of the Best Books of 2024 in the United States of America. The memoir is Kpangbala’s first published literary work.
The theme of the memoir is to encourage everyone—regardless of stature and race, gender and nationality, creed and skin color, wealth and societal position, and age—that with the guidance of God and a determined mind, the world is ready and available to conquer.
The New York Times Book Review is the world’s premier space to critique and acknowledge the superb works of authors across the globe.
The Liberian author stated that he was gratified and humbled for such achievement, and credited his deceased father, the Late William Kpangbala Sengbe, his aging mother, MaJenneh Kekula Sengbe, his late stepmother, MaWeendor Gborlu Sengbe, and his late maternal uncle, Bonah Kekula for laying the strong foundation that has led to such recognition.
W Kpangbala Sengbe, Sr., is a board certified Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, College Faculty, former public sector actor in the Republic of Liberia, and currently works as a Psychiatric Social Worker for a behavioral health department in the United States of America.
The recognition of “I Arrived Later… So What? I Am Also Here—The Audacity of Gratitude” is one of the best that has happened to Liberia in the field of literature.
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