The Shattered Pearl

A journey that begins with adventure soon plunges into the depths of one of Africa's darkest moments. *The Shattered Pearl* is the gripping memoir of Sara L. Armstrong, an ordinary woman thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
Born in Chicago, Sara joined the Peace Corps in 1966, driven by a hunger for exploration and service. Her travels led her to Uganda, where love and destiny intertwined—she married a Ugandan in 1968, unknowingly stepping into the heart of a nation about to unravel. As Idi Amin Dada's brutal reign descended upon Uganda, Sara lived through a storm of terror and upheaval, witnessing firsthand the devastation of a country that once thrived.
From innocence to resilience, Sara's vivid account paints a haunting yet inspiring portrait of survival, love, and the unbreakable human spirit. With unwavering honesty and raw emotion, *The Shattered Pearl* is not just a memoir—it is a testament to courage in the face of destruction. Available now on multiple platforms, this unforgettable story will leave readers breathless.

Sara Armstrong is a fearless adventurer whose life journey has taken her through the heart of history's most perilous moments. Born in Chicago, she set out on a bold path, joining the Peace Corps in 1966 in search of adventure. But nothing could have prepared her for the turbulent years ahead.
In 1968, she married a Ugandan and stepped into a nation on the brink of chaos. As Idi Amin Dada seized power, Sara found herself navigating life under dictatorship, witnessing firsthand the unraveling of a once-thriving country. She lived as an ordinary citizen, but her experiences were anything but—surviving political unrest, adapting to uncertainty, and enduring the harrowing realities of Amin's brutal rule. Her book, *The Shattered Pearl*, offers a vivid and unflinching account of those years, capturing both terror and resilience.
After leaving Uganda, Sara faced new challenges—widowed, raising two children alone, caring for aging parents, and breaking barriers as the first Mayor of Shorter, Alabama. A seminary graduate with a master's degree in religious education, she has devoted her life to supporting others, sharing faith, and helping people navigate grief. Now in Atlanta, surrounded by her loving family—including two children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren—Sara continues to inspire through her social media platform, *Grateful Grief*, and YouTube channel, *FaithTeacher Sara*, where she shares stories of hope, healing, and perseverance.