She grew up in the slums of Manila in the Philippines. They lived in an affluent neighborhood in the United States. A distance of 9,000 miles and a vast ocean separated them. Their cultures separated them further. Nothing would suggest that Leslie Jamendang,
Bill McKenna and his wife Angie live in Maineville, Ohio, with their four children. Bill and Angie are very active in their local church, and have sponsored several children, including Leslie, in the Compassion International child sponsor program. In 2008, Bill wrote his first book, “Where God Still Walks,” a spiritual and photographic journey through the Holy Land.
Leslie Jamendang is a graduate of Mariners’ Polytechnic College-Naga Campus, in the Philippines. Born into poverty, Leslie faced significant challenges as a child, especially after she lost her father. She tells her remarkable story of courage and hope. This is Leslie’s first book.