The Courage to Tell the Full Story: Writing Fox Creek & Building Schools in Africa

Award-winning author, humanitarian, and Orphans Africa founder M.E. Torrey joins I Am Refocused Radio to share the powerful journey behind her novel Fox Creek—a deeply researched and emotionally transformative work that brings to light the lived experiences of enslaved people in America and the untold intersections of history.

What began as a completely different book idea turned into a 30-year calling after visiting plantations in Louisiana and confronting the disconnect between the glorified narratives of the past and the truth that powered them. Through years of primary-source research, M.E. Torrey wrestled with history, identity, faith, and the question of joy—discovering how storytelling can become a tool for healing, unity, and honest cultural reflection.

Beyond literature, her mission continues globally through Orphans Africa, a nonprofit that has built multiple schools in Tanzania and empowered children through education, sustainability, and opportunity—creating generational impact.

Learn more about M.E. Torrey: metorrey.com

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