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Journey from Africa to Achieve the American Dream

Author : Emei Ezidinma
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Journey from Africa to Achieve the American Dream written by Emei Ezidinma and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Journey from Africa to Achieve the American Dream" is a captivating and transformative non-fiction book that dives into the remarkable life story of the author-an African immigrant who defied all odds to achieve the American dream. With unwavering courage, determination, perseverance, hard work, and faith, the author shares their personal journey and unveils the secrets to realizing one's dreams in the land of opportunity.The primary benefit of "The Journey from Africa to Achieve the American Dream" lies in its ability to ignite a fire within readers, urging them to set ambitious goals and pursue them with unwavering zeal. By offering a profound understanding of the obstacles immigrants encounter and sharing practical strategies to overcome them, this book becomes a roadmap to success for individuals from all walks of life.What sets this book apart from others in the same genre is its comprehensive exploration of critical issues faced by immigrants in contemporary society. In addition to addressing the challenges of adapting to new technology and navigating racial complexities, the author emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and fostering harmonious relationships with fellow citizens. This multi-dimensional approach ensures that readers gain a holistic understanding of what it truly means to achieve the American dream.While there may be similar books on the market, "The Journey from Africa to Achieve the American Dream" distinguishes itself by acknowledging the emotional toll of leaving loved ones behind and delving into the significance of education as a catalyst for upward mobility. The author's narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with thought-provoking insights, engaging readers on a profound and relatable level.Having lived in the United States for over four decades, the author's wealth of experience and wisdom qualifies them to provide indispensable advice on achieving success not only in America but also in any part of the world. Moreover, the author fearlessly addresses racial matters, drawing from his own encounters and offering practical strategies to foster vibrant racial relationships.

Exporting American Dreams

Author : Mary L. Dudziak
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199716404
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (997 download)

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Download or read book Exporting American Dreams written by Mary L. Dudziak and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-07-02 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thurgood Marshall became a living icon of civil rights when he argued Brown v. Board of Education before the Supreme Court in 1954. Six years later, he was at a crossroads. A rising generation of activists were making sit-ins and demonstrations rather than lawsuits the hallmark of the civil rights movement. What role, he wondered, could he now play? When in 1960 Kenyan independence leaders asked him to help write their constitution, Marshall threw himself into their cause. Here was a new arena in which law might serve as the tool with which to forge a just society. In Exporting American Dreams , Mary Dudziak recounts with poignancy and power the untold story of Marshall's journey to Africa. African Americans were enslaved when the U.S. constitution was written. In Kenya, Marshall could become something that had not existed in his own country: a black man helping to found a nation. He became friends with Kenyan leaders Tom Mboya and Jomo Kenyatta, serving as advisor to the Kenyans, who needed to demonstrate to Great Britain and to the world that they would treat minority races (whites and Asians) fairly once Africans took power. He crafted a bill of rights, aiding constitutional negotiations that helped enable peaceful regime change, rather than violent resistance. Marshall's involvement with Kenya's foundation affirmed his faith in law, while also forcing him to understand how the struggle for justice could be compromised by the imperatives of sovereignty. Marshall's beliefs were most sorely tested later in the decade when he became a Supreme Court Justice, even as American cities erupted in flames and civil rights progress stalled. Kenya's first attempt at democracy faltered, but Marshall's African journey remained a cherished memory of a time and a place when all things seemed possible.

Where is America?

Author : Ababio O. Ababio
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Where is America? written by Ababio O. Ababio and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A few years ago, what started as a diary entry while as a student at Central Missouri State University, became a memoir "The Open Road: An African Walking." The memoir was received with overwhelming success.With it came new challenges and questions. Some readers wanted to know whether Ababio ever went back to Kenya, his view of both race and relations between black Americans and Africans. Some wanted to know whether the political situation in Kenya ever changed. There were also questions as to whether he ever made it in corporate America and integrated into the larger American society or did he remain forever a stranger. Where Is America? starts from the time he returns to America. Here Ababio walks us through his day-to-day experiences after his return from Africa. He brings to fold the cultural mannerisms that despite years in the America are hard to leave behind. Through him we see transformations and feel the glorious experience of transcending from alien stranger to citizen. From stranger to a member of the American family. He reflects on his role as citizen in his new society, where success depends on how far one can go and nostalgically crystallizes the pain of leaving native land and detachment from childhood friends who time has dispersed to various parts of the diaspora. Yet, Where is America? is more than a personal journey through the new land, it is a portrait of the reality and quest for the American dream. Praise For Ababio And The Open Road: An African Walking "A captivating recollection of one man's growth and experiences that come with his journey and settling in the US. Almost addictive, a tale like conversation with an old friend." Melissa, Tonganoxie Kansas. "I was blown away, an incredible gift to share with mankind." (Seattle, WA USA). "Ababio vividly chronicles his adventures from Kenya to the United States as an international student. Through his words, we feel the changes he goes through moving from one culture to another so starkly different. Many will easily relate to this story and enjoy it tremendously." Mashada Book Reviews (USA) "Ababio writes flawlessly, and the dialogue is well planned and executed." The African Voice. "Simple, straight-forward and touching rendition of author's journey to America." East African Standard. "Good, commendable and simply a masterpiece." J.M. Nyasani, (professor of Philosophy at the University of Nairobi) and Author Of Forever A Stranger. "Ababio brings out a desire for people to gain anew perspective on those whose difference is the color of their skin." The Sun Newspapers. "Ababio writes as an outsider caught up in the crossfire of two American societies." The Daily Star Journal

Route to Success

Author : Ahilé Nicolas Koudou
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1543433243
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book Route to Success written by Ahilé Nicolas Koudou and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Route to Success: An American Dream Tale is an autobiography of an African child who grew up in a small village in Cote d’Ivoire. Unlike his own children, he was born under banana trees. Before and after his birth, no medical attention was ever given to his mother or to him. Despite the limited opportunities for a child during the postcolonial years, his parents thought that the future of their child was to be assimilated to Western culture. Hence, at six years old, the child was sent to school away from his native and natural environment. This early decision of his parents enrolling him in school led him to successfully complete his education in Cote d’Ivoire and later in North America. This book is divided in five chapters as follows: 1. Building a foundation for success 2. Brief transition 3. Cultural transformation and determination to acquire higher education 4. Drive to pursue higher education in USA 5. Inspirational career The lectures of the aforementioned five chapters present the challenges and the success story of the author. This autobiography shares the author’s lifetime experience and sends a message to the future generation that hard work, courage, determination, perseverance, and strong desire to succeed can always lead to fulfillment of better life and accomplishment. Many challenges, strains, and pain have often left the author of this memoir physically and emotionally exhausted as he has gone through his academic and/or professional life. However, his self-confidence, self-esteem, pride, values, commitment to edification, and devotion to hard work are the major forces to successfully reach his goals and be able to share his legacy of success in this manuscript today.

Sandals in the Snow

Author : Rose Ihedigbo
Publisher : Tate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625108257
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book Sandals in the Snow written by Rose Ihedigbo and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rose and three young children walked onto American soil wearing Sandals in the Snow, an abrupt transition from Nigeria to New York. This fascinating memoir recounts the amazing journey of an African family searching for the American dream. Rose Ihedigbo draws readers into the account beginning in two small villages in Nigeria, through snowstorms, and into life in New York and Massachusetts. This engaging story sweeps the readers in, allowing them to live vicariously through the experiences. Sandals in the Snow integrates the author's native language, Igbo, with English and utilizes African phrases and simple translations. Rose poetically describes her story and the faithfulness of God that was impressed on her through every experience. Discover hope for your own struggle in this dramatic testimony to what can be achieved through commitment, faith, and education. This memoir provides readers an understanding of religion in African villages and a personal account of the Biafra War. You will be encouraged at this portrait of human resilience and triumph over adversities.

The Flavor of Favor

Author : Emmanuel Olawale
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789782051202
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (512 download)

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Download or read book The Flavor of Favor written by Emmanuel Olawale and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This memoir is an inspirational story of an African immigrant and his journey from his country of birth, Nigeria to his dream country, the United States. Olawale tells a gripping story of a child raised in an economically unstable environment, in which his parents tried desperately to shield him from the reality of the changing times. However, at the age of fourteen he started seeking a way out of penury by secretly doing odd jobs without his parents' knowledge. By the age of twenty, he immigrated to the United States and began the pursuit of the American dream with the belief that the United States was the "promised land" and that with hard work and dedication, he will succeed. He worked multiple jobs, juggling two to three jobs while also trying to obtain a college degree. He struggled to adapt in his newly adopted homeland as he lost one job after another, experienced prejudice and social isolation. The dreamland was rapidly becoming the land of nightmare. Yet, he was grounded by his faith and comforted by the hope of a better future in this land of opportunities. Olawale details the experience of a young immigrant growing up in a world that was rapidly changing and in which he has to either fend for himself to survive or fail woefully. He eventually graduated from college with honors and subsequently earned a law degree. He became an attorney and was nominated as a candidate for judge by a major political party in the United States. It is a story of faith, faithfulness, determination, discipline and survival in spite of the odds."--Amazon.com

You Too Can Live The Dream: 10 Steps to Achieving the American Dream

Author : Dixion Rwakasyaguri
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0998625108
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (986 download)

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Download or read book You Too Can Live The Dream: 10 Steps to Achieving the American Dream written by Dixion Rwakasyaguri and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-05-20 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn How You Too Can Live the American Dream - You Too Can Live The Dream by Dixion RwakasyaguriIs the American Dream still achievable today? For those of you striving to realize your true potential and live your life to the fullest, this Dream can seem elusive. Full of practical instruction and actionable information, this latest book, You Too Can Live The Dream: 10 Steps to Achieving the American Dream presents you with a template you can use to attain your objective. Written in an inspirational manner by an immigrant from a small village who traveled to and achieved success in America, this book will demonstrate that the American Dream can be achieved by anyone.After reading this book, you will discover how to: ¿ Integrate into a New Culture While Maintaining Your Roots. ¿ Avoid Pitfalls and Overcome Challenges. ¿ Identify Your Path and Secure the Right Job. ¿ Reap Rewards and Give Back. ¿ Live The American Dream. ¿ Achieve Happiness, and so much more.A compelling, inspirational account of perseverance, beauty of faith, and persistence of the human spirit.Pick up this book today and get under way on your journey to achieving the American Dream.

Journey to the Promised Land

Author : Tinofara Samakomva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Journey to the Promised Land written by Tinofara Samakomva and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-19 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All across the world many men and women have dreamt of crossing the Atlantic ocean in search for a better life. The time of gold prospectors may be over but the dream continues. From Europe to Southern Africa the goal remains the same, to strike it rich in America. This short story takes you on a Journey with two brave men still hopeful in the 21st century. Risking it all for the chance at a better life. This is their fight for the American dream.

From Liberty to Magnolia

Author : Janice Ellis Ph.D.
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1641147520
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book From Liberty to Magnolia written by Janice Ellis Ph.D. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream vividly recounts the journey of an African-American woman from rural, segregated Mississippi through academia, corporate America, and politics. It is the story of how she triumphed even when, more often than not, the ugly realities of racism and sexism tried to deter her. She says, "If it were not for God, my Creator, who endowed me, empowered me, and who has sustained me during this journey, nothing would have been possible. I give thanks every day, often multiple times a day, for the little things as well as those that are significant." This book tells the broader story, too, of how her life epitomizes what Equal Rights have meant and have not meant for blacks and women as she has lived through their maturation during the last 50 years. What better moment than today to look deeply at the life of a woman who prepared herself and worked tirelessly to achieve her goals because she believed in the promise that all citizens have a chance at achieving the American Dream? See how her faith in God helped her achieve her purpose in life. From Liberty to Magnolia shows readers, especially aspiring women and minorities how to navigate and ultimately embrace the challenges at every major crossroads and be triumphant, relying on God every step of the way. A Discussion Guide is included for use by book clubs, classes, and group forums. "An engrossing personal tale." - Kirkus Review In her book, enhanced by family photos, Ellis sets her personal battles within the context of the civil rights and feminist movements, both of which helped fuel her determination. She recounts stories of sexual harassment that are especially relevant in today's #MeToo environment. And the early sections offer striking portraits of segregation, as she recounts cross burnings in front of her house and the murder of a friend's father who was involved in voter registration....an engrossing personal tale.... this account offers an important historical perspective on two continuing struggles.

Exporting American Dreams

Author : Mary L. Dudziak
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400839890
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Exporting American Dreams written by Mary L. Dudziak and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary Dudziak's Exporting American Dreams tells the little-known story of Thurgood Marshall's work with Kenyan leaders as they fought with the British for independence in the early 1960s. Not long after he led the legal team in Brown v. Board of Education, Marshall aided Kenya's constitutional negotiations, as adversaries battled over rights and land--not with weapons, but with legal arguments. Set in the context of Marshall's civil rights work in the United States, this transnational history sheds light on legal reform and social change in the midst of violent upheavals in Africa and America. While the struggle for rights on both continents played out on a global stage, it was a deeply personal journey for Marshall. Even as his belief in the equalizing power of law was challenged during his career as a Supreme Court justice, and in Kenya the new government sacrificed the rights he cherished, Kenya's founding moment remained for him a time and place when all things had seemed possible.

A Journey to the United States of America

Author : Christoph K. Ankuvie
Publisher : Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc
ISBN 13 : 9781606964002
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book A Journey to the United States of America written by Christoph K. Ankuvie and published by Tate Pub & Enterprises Llc. This book was released on 2009-05-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up in a village in Ghana, a poverty-stricken country in West Africa, Christoph Ankuvie must overcome great trial and tribulation, fighting hand and fist against every obstacle he encounters. With a giant leap of faith, Christoph makes the move of his life, which places the great American Dream within his grasp. Join Christoph on his gripping personal journey of an international move, his Journey to the United States.

Sandals in the Snow

Author : Rose Ihedigbo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781947247499
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Sandals in the Snow written by Rose Ihedigbo and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rose and three young children walked onto American soil wearing Sandals in the Snow, an abrupt transition from Nigeria to New York. This fascinating memoir recounts the amazing journey of an African family searching for the American dream. Rose Ihedigbo draws readers into the account beginning in two small villages in Nigeria, through snowstorms, and into life in New York and Massachusetts. This engaging story sweeps the readers in, allowing them to live vicariously through the experiences. Sandals in the Snow integrates the author's native language, Igbo, with English and utilizes African phrases and simple translations. Rose poetically describes her story and the faithfulness of God that was impressed on her through every experience. Discover hope for your own struggle in this dramatic testimony to what can be achieved through commitment, faith, and education. This memoir provides readers an understanding of religion in African villages and a personal account of the Biafra War. You will be encouraged at this portrait of human resilience and triumph over adversities.

Redemption of a Dream

Author : Nathan A Sowah
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1479791415
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (797 download)

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Download or read book Redemption of a Dream written by Nathan A Sowah and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Without a doubt, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step; but a journey to hell and back, may never be a pleasant story to tell. By all human standards, it is undeniable that rising from the dungeons of bondage to the highest offices in the land is nothing short of a miracle. Similarly, rising from the doldrums of Apartheid to the highest offices in the land is equally, nothing short of a miracle. Similarly, rising from the gas chambers and concentration camps of Auschwitz back to the promise land is equally, nothing short of a miracle. But what is even more miraculous is that, such shameful atrocities and such heinous crimes against humanity have all happened in human society. Nevertheless, such amazing triumphs of good over evil and such astounding achievements of beleaguered people, from the most humble beginnings to the highest levels of human dignity, have also happened in human society. "Redemption of a Dream" is the story of one race of people, sent on a treacherous journey, centuries ago and yet, the essence of the story came to fulfillment right before our eyes, in this generation of our lifetime. This is a true story of the struggle for dignity among the various races, cultures, colors and religions within the largest melting pot on earth. Find out how the new world became a multi-racial, multi-cultural, multi-colored and multi-religious society, even before the Union was formed. This story also chronicles the reflections, recollections and lamentations of the author. Born and raised in the Gold Coast colony, he came to America to fulfill his dream of higher education. He also recalls his childhood experiences during the first-ever transfer of power from colonial-rule to self-rule in the first-ever Democracy formed in black Africa in 1957. The author strikes an interesting similarity between himself and the father of the 44th President of the United States; each came to America in pursuit of his dream of college education and if all goes well; maybe experience the American Dream and let the chips fall where they may. Find out what happened in each of their separate lives in America. Get to the roots of the struggle; find out the true origin of the black American struggle for dignity. Find out how the stone that the builders rejected, became the cornerstone of the finest mansion in the land, build by slave labor, reserved for nobility and eventually occupied by descendants of the same slaves who built it. I grew up in the small canoe-fishing town of Christiansborg, Osu, on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. As a child, I was fortunate enough to attend the schools that the early Missionaries built during the colonial era. Growing up under the shadow of the infamous Christiansborg Castle; I quickly learnt what many in our community already knew. It was common knowledge that our peaceful and picturesque, seaside neighborhood, was one of the most vicious slave market centers in black Africa; next only to the iniquitous Cape Coast Castle; a few hundred miles west of my hometown and the notorious Elmina Castle, further to the west of my hometown. All three colossal castles, still stand today on the sandy shores and in the salt waters of the Atlantic Ocean; each colonial castle, acting as giant window, looking back in retrospect to the ills of the colonial era and the evils of the slavery era. I decided to write this book, "Redemption of a Dream", when America elected its first-ever African American president in almost three centuries. To me, this is the greatest and most significant change that ever happened since the new world was discovered. I wrote this book solely in honor of the brave heroes and legends of "The Struggle" from slavery to Presidency. Thanks for checking out my story and God bless.

Shattered American Dream

Author : Anta Gueye- James
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Shattered American Dream written by Anta Gueye- James and published by . This book was released on 2024-02-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shattered American Dream, a tale of heartbreak, is based on the author's true story as a young African girl enamored with the land of freedom and opportunity, the United States of America. It recounts the journey from falling in love with America to ignoring all the red flags about her. After overcoming every obstacle to join her and then landing there, the author discovers that she was a mirage of illusions. While the journey included positive learnings and valuable experiences, it didn't come without disappointment. Realizing there was a huge dichotomy between the America that was projected and the one that most black and brown people navigate daily, the author discovered America is rooted in white supremacy and institutional racism. Offering an opportunity for readers who are interested in cultural competency and antiracism, Gueye-James shares what it's like to navigate White American spaces as an immigrant or Global Majority member, suddenly minoritized. In Shattered American Dream, Anta Gueye-James warns the youth who have dreams of coming to America and offers a real look at the USA. Debunking long held myths, she commits to honoring the experience and journey of Black Americans whose lives have been negatively portrayed. The truth is that Black Americans' own country does not value their lives as they deserve.

My Journey from Africa to America:

Author : Dr. Tommy Olawuyi Oke
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 144157574X
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book My Journey from Africa to America: written by Dr. Tommy Olawuyi Oke and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-09-02 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nigerian-born Dr. Tommy Olawuyi Okes story pays tribute to a remarkable journey from Nigeria through England to the United States in pursuit of an education. He came from Ogbomosho, Oyo State in Nigeria. Tommy Olawuyi Oke is a true pioneer among Nigerian immigrants who today have the highest levels of education in the U.S. Tommy Oke was the fi rst student from Africa to attend Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas. He completed his pre-pharmacy at TSU before obtaining his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma. He went on to earn advanced degrees from the University of Michigan, Ann Harbor, MI, where he graduated with both MS in Pharmacy and Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degrees. He has been recognized for his expertise by being appointed and re-appointed as a consultant and member the World Health Organization (WHO) expert committee on International Pharmacopeia and Drug preparations. He credits his success to an unshakeable faith in God that has given him spiritual wholeness throughout his amazing journey to the USA.

It Was All a Dream

Author : Reniqua Allen
Publisher : Bold Type Books
ISBN 13 : 156858587X
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (685 download)

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Download or read book It Was All a Dream written by Reniqua Allen and published by Bold Type Books. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Black Americans have been trying to realize the promise of the American Dream for centuries and coping with the reality of its limitations for just as long. Now, a new generation is pursuing success, happiness, and freedom -- on their own terms. In It Was All a Dream, Reniqua Allen tells the stories of Black millennials searching for a better future in spite of racist policies that have closed off traditional versions of success. Many watched their parents and grandparents play by the rules, only to sink deeper and deeper into debt. They witnessed their elders fight to escape cycles of oppression for more promising prospects, largely to no avail. Today, in this post-Obama era, they face a critical turning point. Interweaving her own experience with those of young Black Americans in cities and towns from New York to Los Angeles and Bluefield, West Virginia to Chicago, Allen shares surprising stories of hope and ingenuity. Instead of accepting downward mobility, Black millennials are flipping the script and rejecting White America's standards. Whether it means moving away from cities and heading South, hustling in the entertainment industry, challenging ideas about gender and sexuality, or building activist networks, they are determined to forge their own path. Compassionate and deeply reported, It Was All a Dream is a celebration of a generation's doggedness against all odds, as they fight for a country in which their dreams can become a reality.

The Urban Shepherd: Chasing the American Dream

Author : Ben Amor
Publisher : BookLocker.com, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book The Urban Shepherd: Chasing the American Dream written by Ben Amor and published by BookLocker.com, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-03-20 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He has come a long way both literally and figuratively from his days as a poor shepherd boy in Tunisia, North Africa, but Ben Amor is a symbol of what can happen when you don't give up and chase the American Dream until it comes true. The successful career man reinvented himself again after a dream in 1983 of children crying because they were dying of starvation. Unable to forget the sound of children crying, he founded Terra-Genesis Inc., a nonprofit agency that began as a way to try to end world hunger through technology. The book tells how a young man's vision and passion lead him to chase the American Dream in spite of many challenges and people calling him "crazy". Ben has his own experience with overcoming the odds, a journey he intimately describes in The Urban Shepherd. He shares his joys-and his sorrows-from humble beginnings working hard to survive in Tunisia, serving in the Tunisian Air Force, and moving to the United States to live. Through sharing his personal journey adjusting to a new culture, toxic relationships, professional and personal setbacks, and balancing school, work, and family life, Ben aims to empower readers to chase and reach the American Dream. Chasing the American Dream...the Story of a Shepherd Boy The Urban Shepherd is a biographical self-help book that shows how a young poor shepherd boy followed his desire to find the American Dream. Staying perseverant in pursuit of a dream can be challenging, especially when one starts out with meager resources, lack of experience, and a continuous barrage of personal and professional setbacks. The Urban Shepherd takes you on an engaging journey through the souks of Tunisia, North Africa, to the bustle of the San Antonio, Texas, with its Alamo and Riverwalk. While the book reads like a mosaic pieced by countless aspects of life, relationships, and professional growth, its purpose is clear-to empower readers to chase and actualize their dreams and find self-fulfillment. The book shows that what is important is not where you start but where you end up. The author was born in Tunisia as a boy of humble stature, raised on farmland. As a Tunisian Muslim, he decided to join the air force and then moved to the United Sates to pursue the American Dream. The dream did not come easily, but eventually, it did come. The author cites bits of advice from notable authors such as T. Harv Eker, Elizabeth Steger, and Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements. Ben's approach is both instructional and personal as he mentions works that he gained inspiration from.