Development Professional and Author Petrine Addae has launched a new book titled Single and Being – Trust the Faithful God.
The publication highlights the experiences and reflections of the author on singlehood and seeks to empower women to embrace their individuality, pursue their dreams, and live purposefully while placing their full trust in God despite societal pressures.
Speaking at the launch, Ms. Addae explained the inspiration behind the book came after years of reflection on her own journey and the stories of other women navigating similar experiences.
“Single and Being” has been a journey and more like a call, for a long time, I was not ready to write it because the subject of being single is very sensitive and rarely discussed openly. Writing this book meant laying myself bare to the world” she said.
Ms. Addae further explained that the book is anchored on three central pillars posture, position, and purpose which guide individuals in navigating life’s uncertainties.
She clarified that posture emphasises maintaining an attitude of gratitude regardless of one’s circumstances, noting that being unmarried should never become a reason to give up on life or lose confidence. Instead, she encourages women to remain thankful for God’s goodness and the blessings in their lives, which ultimately empowers them to stand tall and move forward with confidence.
The second pillar, position, focuses on placing one’s complete trust in God. She noted that individuals must deliberately position themselves in a place of unwavering faith, trusting in God’s promises and believing that whatever He has spoken will surely come to pass.
The final pillar, purpose, highlights the importance of discovering and pursuing one’s divine assignment in life. According to her, every individual is created with a purpose, and living in alignment with that purpose brings fulfilment and allows one’s light to shine. “Ultimately, this book encourages people to trust God, discover their purpose, and live according to His plan. Life is not only about the things we acquire, but about fulfilling the assignment God has given us,” she added.
Launching the book, Executive Director of Salt & Light Ministries, Rev. Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee, said the publication carries a powerful message about trusting God even when societal expectations suggest otherwise.
“The book really is about trusting God even when society is thinking something different. The whole message is about being yourself and understanding that one thing you may not have should not define your life,” she said.
Petrine Addae launches ‘Single and Being – Trust the Faithful God’ bookThe book’s foreword was written by the Vice President of Eastwood Anaba Ministries, Reverend Rosemond Anaba, with endorsements from several prominent personalities including Oheneyere Gifty Anti, Professor Hannah Acquah, Kofi Aryee, and Professor Esi Awuah, who commended the author for addressing an important but often overlooked subject.
Dignitaries present at the event included Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey, Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd. (CBG); Madam Sheila Azuntaba,
Deputy Managing Director of CBG; Dr. Alexander Archine, Managing Director of OAK Financial Services Ltd; Apostle Baffour Kyei-Boaten, General Overseer of All Christian Evangelistic Ministries Inc.; Rev. Hosea Osei; Rev. Michael Opare Darkwah; Rev. Anthony Selom Dzadzra, author of Woman Redefined; Dr. Stephen Okoe Corquaye of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Rita Fanyinka, Chief Accountant of Nestlé Central and West Africa Ltd; gospel legend Diana Akiwumi; media personalities Natalie Andoh and Apiorkor Ashong Abbey; social impact advocate Vicky Amoah; and Ms. Kate Wilberforce, Petrine Addae’s former English teacher at Wesley Girls’ High School. Members of the Harmonious Chorale and Wesley Girls’ High School Class of 2002 were also present in their numbers to support the author.
Petrine Addae is an alumna of Wesley Girls’ High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology from the University of Ghana. She also earned a Master in Public Administration in International Development from Harvard University and an MBA from INSEAD, France. She is the Founder and Advisor of the Enigysesem Foundation, which focuses on spreading the Gospel, empowering vulnerable groups, and transforming lives.
Professionally, she has worked as a Consultant with African Development Bank in Tanzania, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education Sub Saharan Africa, a non-profit organisation that seeks to improve education through research, advocacy and programme design.
Currently she serves as Head of Women Partnerships and Strategic Growth at (CBG).
