Author: Amos L. Zanwonjah
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664196250
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia An inspiring autobiography about a young Liberian boy who, at the age of five, resettles in the village with his entire family following his father’s ill health. Unfortunately, the father passes on just a few days after the family returns to the village, and when life becomes hard, his mother comes in to support the whole family and even takes him to school. He struggles to attain education to change the lives of his family and the entire community. Will he achieve his dreams, or will the poverty in one of Africa’s developing countries prevent him from spreading his wings and becoming one of the most accomplished individuals in Liberia? Find out in The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia This autobiography is a story of resilience, hard work, and attainable dreams. The author uses it to show everyone that everything is possible, but only if they dream and work hard. He writes the book not just to showcase his accomplishments as the ‘face’ of his employer who now travels the world but to reveal that in your situation, you can get support from people who will play a major role in your life to help you succeed. Moreover, he uses the opportunity to remind his readers that if they want to succeed in life, they must expect life to demand many qualities from them and be ready to experience a lot in the journey to success. Excellent for young people who need the inspiration to pursue their dreams. This book also features everyday challenges that young people go through in their quest for education, as well as the existing opportunities that can be pursued to get help with school fees. It also provides insights into making the right decisions, living in harmony with family, friends, and the community, and academic experiences in various institutions of higher learning. A great book for scholars.
The Journey of Determination
Author: Amos L. Zanwonjah
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664196250
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia An inspiring autobiography about a young Liberian boy who, at the age of five, resettles in the village with his entire family following his father’s ill health. Unfortunately, the father passes on just a few days after the family returns to the village, and when life becomes hard, his mother comes in to support the whole family and even takes him to school. He struggles to attain education to change the lives of his family and the entire community. Will he achieve his dreams, or will the poverty in one of Africa’s developing countries prevent him from spreading his wings and becoming one of the most accomplished individuals in Liberia? Find out in The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia This autobiography is a story of resilience, hard work, and attainable dreams. The author uses it to show everyone that everything is possible, but only if they dream and work hard. He writes the book not just to showcase his accomplishments as the ‘face’ of his employer who now travels the world but to reveal that in your situation, you can get support from people who will play a major role in your life to help you succeed. Moreover, he uses the opportunity to remind his readers that if they want to succeed in life, they must expect life to demand many qualities from them and be ready to experience a lot in the journey to success. Excellent for young people who need the inspiration to pursue their dreams. This book also features everyday challenges that young people go through in their quest for education, as well as the existing opportunities that can be pursued to get help with school fees. It also provides insights into making the right decisions, living in harmony with family, friends, and the community, and academic experiences in various institutions of higher learning. A great book for scholars.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1664196250
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia An inspiring autobiography about a young Liberian boy who, at the age of five, resettles in the village with his entire family following his father’s ill health. Unfortunately, the father passes on just a few days after the family returns to the village, and when life becomes hard, his mother comes in to support the whole family and even takes him to school. He struggles to attain education to change the lives of his family and the entire community. Will he achieve his dreams, or will the poverty in one of Africa’s developing countries prevent him from spreading his wings and becoming one of the most accomplished individuals in Liberia? Find out in The Journey of Determination-The Story of a Village Boy in Liberia This autobiography is a story of resilience, hard work, and attainable dreams. The author uses it to show everyone that everything is possible, but only if they dream and work hard. He writes the book not just to showcase his accomplishments as the ‘face’ of his employer who now travels the world but to reveal that in your situation, you can get support from people who will play a major role in your life to help you succeed. Moreover, he uses the opportunity to remind his readers that if they want to succeed in life, they must expect life to demand many qualities from them and be ready to experience a lot in the journey to success. Excellent for young people who need the inspiration to pursue their dreams. This book also features everyday challenges that young people go through in their quest for education, as well as the existing opportunities that can be pursued to get help with school fees. It also provides insights into making the right decisions, living in harmony with family, friends, and the community, and academic experiences in various institutions of higher learning. A great book for scholars.
Freedom After the Sharks
Author: Geoff Hudson-Searle
Publisher: Matador
ISBN: 9781783065349
Category : New business enterprises
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Each of us is, to some extent or other, a reflection of the experiences of our lives. However, whether and how we succeed is determined at least in part by how we cope with those experiences and what we learn from them. This is the story of a man who, despite a difficult family life and professional setbacks, developed the determination, drive and skills to create a successful business and happy life. Geoff’s skills and self-motivation gave him the drive, determination and tenacity to continue a journey through hardship to reach self-fulfillment and, ultimately, success. His book describes the life journey of a young man’s heart and his desire to turn his dreams and vision into a business success. Freedom After The Sharks shows how, even in a declining economy, a business can survive and even succeed. It covers some real-life experiences and offers some suggestions for dealing with problems and issues. It provides a guide to finding your way in the business world. The book is suitable for entrepreneurs who might not be sure of the path to take or who want to benefit from other people’s mistakes and failures. Other audiences include middle management or junior executives who are looking for a fascinating life story of courage, drive and inspiration, as well as graduates and college students, who will find information that will help prepare them for their careers.
Publisher: Matador
ISBN: 9781783065349
Category : New business enterprises
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Each of us is, to some extent or other, a reflection of the experiences of our lives. However, whether and how we succeed is determined at least in part by how we cope with those experiences and what we learn from them. This is the story of a man who, despite a difficult family life and professional setbacks, developed the determination, drive and skills to create a successful business and happy life. Geoff’s skills and self-motivation gave him the drive, determination and tenacity to continue a journey through hardship to reach self-fulfillment and, ultimately, success. His book describes the life journey of a young man’s heart and his desire to turn his dreams and vision into a business success. Freedom After The Sharks shows how, even in a declining economy, a business can survive and even succeed. It covers some real-life experiences and offers some suggestions for dealing with problems and issues. It provides a guide to finding your way in the business world. The book is suitable for entrepreneurs who might not be sure of the path to take or who want to benefit from other people’s mistakes and failures. Other audiences include middle management or junior executives who are looking for a fascinating life story of courage, drive and inspiration, as well as graduates and college students, who will find information that will help prepare them for their careers.
Voices of Determination
Author: Kevin P. Chavous
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
ISBN: 1412842670
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Voices of Determination tells the stories of ten children who overcame extraordinarily difficult circumstances to get an education and end the cycle of generational poverty. It debunks the myth that children are victims of circumstance. In this moving work, Kevin P. Chavous argues that children can and will succeed if the educational system provides them with the opportunity to learn. Many of these narratives depict public schools at their worst. Chavous argues that poor communities routinely hire inexperienced teachers, lack resources, and pass kids along until they drop out. Once out of school, these youngsters quickly find out that they are unprepared for the job market. This, he claims, leads many young people to drift into anti-social behavior and turn to gangs, drugs, and unproductive lifestyles. In addition the narratives in this volume also address such social issues as immigration, bad neighborhoods, poor health care, addiction, and child abuse. Chavous highlights how hope for a better future enabled the children whose stories make up this volume to achieve a better life. There are potential challenges at every stage of a child's development and the adults around them need to be nearby and ready to act effectively. Chavous concludes that the need to strengthen families and to rebuild surrounding communities should be the top priorities for society as a whole.
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
ISBN: 1412842670
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Voices of Determination tells the stories of ten children who overcame extraordinarily difficult circumstances to get an education and end the cycle of generational poverty. It debunks the myth that children are victims of circumstance. In this moving work, Kevin P. Chavous argues that children can and will succeed if the educational system provides them with the opportunity to learn. Many of these narratives depict public schools at their worst. Chavous argues that poor communities routinely hire inexperienced teachers, lack resources, and pass kids along until they drop out. Once out of school, these youngsters quickly find out that they are unprepared for the job market. This, he claims, leads many young people to drift into anti-social behavior and turn to gangs, drugs, and unproductive lifestyles. In addition the narratives in this volume also address such social issues as immigration, bad neighborhoods, poor health care, addiction, and child abuse. Chavous highlights how hope for a better future enabled the children whose stories make up this volume to achieve a better life. There are potential challenges at every stage of a child's development and the adults around them need to be nearby and ready to act effectively. Chavous concludes that the need to strengthen families and to rebuild surrounding communities should be the top priorities for society as a whole.
Jackie Robinson: A Life of Determination
Author: Colleen Sexton
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612113052
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Highlights how Jackie Robinson demonstrated determination during his life.
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612113052
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Highlights how Jackie Robinson demonstrated determination during his life.
33 Motivational Messages to Awaken Your Best Version
Author: JESSICA DIOGO
Publisher: JESSICA DIOGO
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Embark on a journey of self-transformation with our exclusive ebook, 'Awakening the Best Version: 33 Motivational Messages.' Discover a treasure trove of words that illuminate, inspire, and propel you toward your maximum potential. Each message is a compass to guide your personal journey, filled with motivational wisdom, practical guidance, and powerful reflections. Break free from complacency, awaken your inner passion, and build the life you deserve. This ebook is more than a guide; it's an invitation to a personal revolution. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and transform your life like never before.
Publisher: JESSICA DIOGO
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Embark on a journey of self-transformation with our exclusive ebook, 'Awakening the Best Version: 33 Motivational Messages.' Discover a treasure trove of words that illuminate, inspire, and propel you toward your maximum potential. Each message is a compass to guide your personal journey, filled with motivational wisdom, practical guidance, and powerful reflections. Break free from complacency, awaken your inner passion, and build the life you deserve. This ebook is more than a guide; it's an invitation to a personal revolution. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and transform your life like never before.
Enrique's Journey
Author: Sonia Nazario
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1588366022
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An astonishing story that puts a human face on the ongoing debate about immigration reform in the United States, now updated with a new Epilogue and Afterword, photos of Enrique and his family, an author interview, and more—the definitive edition of a classic of contemporary America Based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, one for feature writing and another for feature photography, this page-turner about the power of family is a popular text in classrooms and a touchstone for communities across the country to engage in meaningful discussions about this essential American subject. Enrique’s Journey recounts the unforgettable quest of a Honduran boy looking for his mother, eleven years after she is forced to leave her starving family to find work in the United States. Braving unimaginable peril, often clinging to the sides and tops of freight trains, Enrique travels through hostile worlds full of thugs, bandits, and corrupt cops. But he pushes forward, relying on his wit, courage, hope, and the kindness of strangers. As Isabel Allende writes: “This is a twenty-first-century Odyssey. If you are going to read only one nonfiction book this year, it has to be this one.” Praise for Enrique’s Journey “Magnificent . . . Enrique’s Journey is about love. It’s about family. It’s about home.”—The Washington Post Book World “[A] searing report from the immigration frontlines . . . as harrowing as it is heartbreaking.”—People (four stars) “Stunning . . . As an adventure narrative alone, Enrique’s Journey is a worthy read. . . . Nazario’s impressive piece of reporting [turns] the current immigration controversy from a political story into a personal one.”—Entertainment Weekly “Gripping and harrowing . . . a story begging to be told.”—The Christian Science Monitor “[A] prodigious feat of reporting . . . [Sonia Nazario is] amazingly thorough and intrepid.”—Newsday
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1588366022
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
An astonishing story that puts a human face on the ongoing debate about immigration reform in the United States, now updated with a new Epilogue and Afterword, photos of Enrique and his family, an author interview, and more—the definitive edition of a classic of contemporary America Based on the Los Angeles Times newspaper series that won two Pulitzer Prizes, one for feature writing and another for feature photography, this page-turner about the power of family is a popular text in classrooms and a touchstone for communities across the country to engage in meaningful discussions about this essential American subject. Enrique’s Journey recounts the unforgettable quest of a Honduran boy looking for his mother, eleven years after she is forced to leave her starving family to find work in the United States. Braving unimaginable peril, often clinging to the sides and tops of freight trains, Enrique travels through hostile worlds full of thugs, bandits, and corrupt cops. But he pushes forward, relying on his wit, courage, hope, and the kindness of strangers. As Isabel Allende writes: “This is a twenty-first-century Odyssey. If you are going to read only one nonfiction book this year, it has to be this one.” Praise for Enrique’s Journey “Magnificent . . . Enrique’s Journey is about love. It’s about family. It’s about home.”—The Washington Post Book World “[A] searing report from the immigration frontlines . . . as harrowing as it is heartbreaking.”—People (four stars) “Stunning . . . As an adventure narrative alone, Enrique’s Journey is a worthy read. . . . Nazario’s impressive piece of reporting [turns] the current immigration controversy from a political story into a personal one.”—Entertainment Weekly “Gripping and harrowing . . . a story begging to be told.”—The Christian Science Monitor “[A] prodigious feat of reporting . . . [Sonia Nazario is] amazingly thorough and intrepid.”—Newsday
One Man's Journey
Author: Wilfred Holder
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945252495
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
What's it like to find your true calling...Only to face many trials and tribulations before it is realized? In this engaging and heartfelt autobiography, Wilfred Holder carries readers on an insightful journey detailing key moments of a truly fulfilled life. Though Wilfred hails from the small village of Bartica, Guyana, the land of gold, he was not fortunate enough to be born with a golden spoon in his mouth. Nevertheless, he nurtured big dreams and watched these dreams and desires materialize by holding firmly to the values of perseverance, courage, passion and determination. From all his years as a renowned Caribbean financial advisor, an insurance agent, family man, and pillar of the Marriage Encounter Movement and Family Life associated with the Catholic Church, he powerfully shares both the heartache and profound joy encountered on his path to living his true calling. From rock bottom to the glorious peaks of success, his inspiring tales of overcoming failure personal or professional will resonate with readers everywhere, on all walks of life. His story is a must read for anyone feeling discouraged about their circumstances or shying away from living their true calling. The wise words of Wilfred Holder not only uplift and advise but invoke introspection of our own dreams and the actions to take to realize our full potential.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781945252495
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
What's it like to find your true calling...Only to face many trials and tribulations before it is realized? In this engaging and heartfelt autobiography, Wilfred Holder carries readers on an insightful journey detailing key moments of a truly fulfilled life. Though Wilfred hails from the small village of Bartica, Guyana, the land of gold, he was not fortunate enough to be born with a golden spoon in his mouth. Nevertheless, he nurtured big dreams and watched these dreams and desires materialize by holding firmly to the values of perseverance, courage, passion and determination. From all his years as a renowned Caribbean financial advisor, an insurance agent, family man, and pillar of the Marriage Encounter Movement and Family Life associated with the Catholic Church, he powerfully shares both the heartache and profound joy encountered on his path to living his true calling. From rock bottom to the glorious peaks of success, his inspiring tales of overcoming failure personal or professional will resonate with readers everywhere, on all walks of life. His story is a must read for anyone feeling discouraged about their circumstances or shying away from living their true calling. The wise words of Wilfred Holder not only uplift and advise but invoke introspection of our own dreams and the actions to take to realize our full potential.
Get Off Your Knees
Author: John Robinson
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 0815651287
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Growing up, John Robinson never considered himself an inspiration to others. He was born a congenital amputee and stands three foot eight as an adult. Although he has no extension of his arms or legs, he has not been limited in his career or in his personal life. After graduating from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, he went on to work for NBC affiliates in upstate New York and today is the director of corporate support for WMHT, the public broadcasting television station in Albany. Robinson’s success did not come easily. From learning how to dress himself after going away to college, to making new friends and feeling accepted, he struggled to come to terms with his disability and make a life on his own. Although his journey may not be considered “normal,” he does not see this as an obstacle, but as an opportunity to succeed and to understand the meaning of responsibility. Robinson writes in an honest, personal voice, showing that a disability does not have to get in the way of an education, a career, a family, or one of his favorite hobbies, golf. Get Off Your Knees is a touching story and, as Robinson says, is for “anyone who feels they need inspiration, whether it be an individual with a mental or physical disability, parents of children with disabilities, or someone looking to overcome an obstacle in life.”
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN: 0815651287
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Growing up, John Robinson never considered himself an inspiration to others. He was born a congenital amputee and stands three foot eight as an adult. Although he has no extension of his arms or legs, he has not been limited in his career or in his personal life. After graduating from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, he went on to work for NBC affiliates in upstate New York and today is the director of corporate support for WMHT, the public broadcasting television station in Albany. Robinson’s success did not come easily. From learning how to dress himself after going away to college, to making new friends and feeling accepted, he struggled to come to terms with his disability and make a life on his own. Although his journey may not be considered “normal,” he does not see this as an obstacle, but as an opportunity to succeed and to understand the meaning of responsibility. Robinson writes in an honest, personal voice, showing that a disability does not have to get in the way of an education, a career, a family, or one of his favorite hobbies, golf. Get Off Your Knees is a touching story and, as Robinson says, is for “anyone who feels they need inspiration, whether it be an individual with a mental or physical disability, parents of children with disabilities, or someone looking to overcome an obstacle in life.”
A Competitor's Heart: 369 Days of Development
Author: Jeffrey Swarr
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483453766
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
For numerous young athletes they are searching for a path to be pushed to become great. Each competitor has the ability to be great and greatness is a daily practice. A Competitor's Heart is developed through a consistent daily practice of development. Each day's message is built to develop a person's heart to compete and become the best person possible. Put A Competitor's Heart into your daily habit and routine and greatness will follow.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483453766
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
For numerous young athletes they are searching for a path to be pushed to become great. Each competitor has the ability to be great and greatness is a daily practice. A Competitor's Heart is developed through a consistent daily practice of development. Each day's message is built to develop a person's heart to compete and become the best person possible. Put A Competitor's Heart into your daily habit and routine and greatness will follow.
Who's Irish?
Author: Gish Jen
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307826546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this dazzling collection of short stories, the award-winning author of the acclaimed novels Thank You, Mr. Nixon and Mona in the Promised Land—presents a "sparkling ... gently satiric look at the American Dream and its fallout on those who pursue it" (The New York Times). The stories in Who's Irish? show us the children of immigrants looking wonderingly at their parents' efforts to assimilate, while the older generation asks how so much selfless hard work on their part can have yielded them offspring who'd sooner drop out of life than succeed at it. With dazzling wit and compassion, Gish Jen looks at ambition and compromise at century's end and finds that much of the action is as familiar—and as strange—as the things we know to be most deeply true about ourselves.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0307826546
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In this dazzling collection of short stories, the award-winning author of the acclaimed novels Thank You, Mr. Nixon and Mona in the Promised Land—presents a "sparkling ... gently satiric look at the American Dream and its fallout on those who pursue it" (The New York Times). The stories in Who's Irish? show us the children of immigrants looking wonderingly at their parents' efforts to assimilate, while the older generation asks how so much selfless hard work on their part can have yielded them offspring who'd sooner drop out of life than succeed at it. With dazzling wit and compassion, Gish Jen looks at ambition and compromise at century's end and finds that much of the action is as familiar—and as strange—as the things we know to be most deeply true about ourselves.