The Pen Has Power gathers Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor’s most compelling essays on Liberia and West Africa, written over more than two decades as an educator, public servant, and commentator. Moving from classrooms to cabinet rooms, he examines how history, culture, and leadership choices have shaped the lives of ordinary Liberians.

The book tackles issues such as education reform, “Congou mentality,” corruption, the civil war’s impact on children, the strength of Liberian women, the role of the diaspora, and the search for visionary leaders. Each chapter invites readers to think critically, heal old divisions, and imagine a more just and united future for Liberia and the continent.