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Author: Gregory L. Prince Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1039197396 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
Realized Dream: Part One, is an autobiography about Gregory Prince when he was a boy growing up in Jamaica. The story outlines a vivid tale of his journey up to his late teen years. With his recollection, one can imagine being there and experiencing the changes, and actions he brings to life. He retraces family relations, life within the communities he lived, and the myriad experiences at the educational institutions he attended, including his transition from challenges with literacy. Other stories of failures, hope, faith, support, discipline, determination, dedication, and turning points were central to his personal and academic growth. The sports he played, football (soccer), chess, and rugby paved the way for him to represent his community, high school, sports club, and country. He also shares other massive athletic and sporting moments in non-contact sports he played. These cumulative experiences were instrumental in setting up the next exciting chapter in his life, and a part two to this autobiography.
Author: Gregory L. Prince Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1039197396 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
Realized Dream: Part One, is an autobiography about Gregory Prince when he was a boy growing up in Jamaica. The story outlines a vivid tale of his journey up to his late teen years. With his recollection, one can imagine being there and experiencing the changes, and actions he brings to life. He retraces family relations, life within the communities he lived, and the myriad experiences at the educational institutions he attended, including his transition from challenges with literacy. Other stories of failures, hope, faith, support, discipline, determination, dedication, and turning points were central to his personal and academic growth. The sports he played, football (soccer), chess, and rugby paved the way for him to represent his community, high school, sports club, and country. He also shares other massive athletic and sporting moments in non-contact sports he played. These cumulative experiences were instrumental in setting up the next exciting chapter in his life, and a part two to this autobiography.
Author: Gregory L. Prince Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 1039197388 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
Realized Dream: Part One, is an autobiography about Gregory Prince when he was a boy growing up in Jamaica. The story outlines a vivid tale of his journey up to his late teen years. With his recollection, one can imagine being there and experiencing the changes, and actions he brings to life. He retraces family relations, life within the communities he lived, and the myriad experiences at the educational institutions he attended, including his transition from challenges with literacy. Other stories of failures, hope, faith, support, discipline, determination, dedication, and turning points were central to his personal and academic growth. The sports he played, football (soccer), chess, and rugby paved the way for him to represent his community, high school, sports club, and country. He also shares other massive athletic and sporting moments in non-contact sports he played. These cumulative experiences were instrumental in setting up the next exciting chapter in his life, and a part two to this autobiography.
Author: Janet Mock Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1476709149 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 288
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New York Times Bestseller • Winner of the 2015 WOMEN'S WAY Book Prize • Goodreads Best of 2014 Semi-Finalist • Books for a Better Life Award Finalist • Lambda Literary Award Finalist • Time Magazine “30 Most Influential People on the Internet” • American Library Association Stonewall Honor Book In her profound and courageous New York Times bestseller, Janet Mock establishes herself as a resounding and inspirational voice for the transgender community—and anyone fighting to define themselves on their own terms. With unflinching honesty and moving prose, Janet Mock relays her experiences of growing up young, multiracial, poor, and trans in America, offering readers accessible language while imparting vital insight about the unique challenges and vulnerabilities of a marginalized and misunderstood population. Though undoubtedly an account of one woman’s quest for self at all costs, Redefining Realness is a powerful vision of possibility and self-realization, pushing us all toward greater acceptance of one another—and of ourselves—showing as never before how to be unapologetic and real.
Author: Tommy Hilfiger Publisher: Ballantine Books ISBN: 1101886226 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 386
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In this tale of grit and glamour, setbacks and comebacks, business and pop culture icon Tommy Hilfiger shares his extraordinary life story for the first time. Few designers have stayed on top of changing trends the way Tommy Hilfiger has. Fewer still have left such an indelible mark on global culture. Since designing his first collection of “classics with a twist” three decades ago, Tommy Hilfiger has been synonymous with all-American style—but his destiny wasn’t always so clear. Growing up one of nine children in a working-class family in Elmira, New York, Tommy suffered from dyslexia, flunked sophomore year of high school, and found himself constantly at odds with his father. Nevertheless, this self-described dreamer had a vision and the relentless will to make it a reality. At eighteen he opened his own clothing store, parlaying his uncanny instinct for style into a budding career as a fashion designer. Through decades of triumph and turmoil, Tommy remained doggedly optimistic. To this day, his approach to commerce is rooted in his positive view of the world. American Dreamer brims with anecdotes that cover Tommy’s years as a club kid and scrappy entrepreneur in 1970s New York as well as unique insights into the exclusive A-list personalities with whom he’s collaborated and interacted, from Mick Jagger and David Bowie to Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. But this is more than just a fashion icon’s memoir—it’s a road map for building a brand, both professionally and personally. Tommy takes us behind the scenes of every decision—and every mistake—he’s ever made, offering advice on leadership, business, team-building, and creativity. This is the story of a true American original, told for the first time in his own words, with honesty, humor, and the insatiable appetite for life and style that proves that sometimes you have to dream big to make it big. Praise for American Dreamer “A unique look into the fashion world . . . an honest, straightforward, mostly entertaining autobiography of the man who created a classic yet hip line of clothing.”—Kirkus Reviews “Fashionistas and business gurus alike will glean important lessons from Hilfiger’s rags-to-riches rag-trade story.”—Booklist “Tommy burst onto the fashion scene at the height of hip-hop and was instantly taken up by rappers and rockers alike. Since then, year after year he has been ahead of the curve with his elegant and stylish looks. His creative energy has always been an inspiration to me. He’s really himself in American Dreamer.”—Mick Jagger "In American Dreamer Tommy shows how he has taken the (rock) stars and the (preppy) stripes and come up with a look—and a label—that are recognized globally as being quintessentially American, as well as a brand that constantly keeps time with pop music.”—Anna Wintour “Tommy is an inspiration to many people. American Dreamer shows how he has managed to be successful in business and done so with integrity.”—David Beckham “Tommy is one of the most genuine people I know! In American Dreamer you can feel his passion pour through everything he does: fashion, fatherhood, family, and friendship!”—Alicia Keys “Tommy Hilfiger is an American icon who was able to transcend fashion and blend it with pop culture and take it to a worldwide audience. American Dreamer documents how, unlike any other designer, Tommy was able to tap into music, its subculture, and its influence on society.”—Tommy Mottola
Author: Randy Pausch Publisher: ISBN: 9780340978504 Category : Cancer Languages : en Pages : 0
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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
Author: Debbie Travis Publisher: Vintage Canada ISBN: 0735274789 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 258
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If you feel stuck with no idea what you should do next, lifestyle celebrity and TV pioneer Debbie Travis's bestseller is for you. Drawing on the lessons she learned in her own leap into a new way of living, along with a multitude of stories, tips and ideas to jumpstart your dreams, Debbie's created an inspiring roadmap for change. A few years ago, Debbie Travis realized that she was no longer challenged by her wildly successful TV career, yet she was so busy she was missing out on the people and things that made her happy. She dared to dream about a whole new direction in life--a plan to turn a 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany into a unique hotel and retreat for people who need a change as much as she did. And now she is not only living that dream but sharing it with others. Her new book draws directly on her own experiences (when she started, Debbie could barely make a bed, let alone run a hotel in a foreign county) and the uplifting stories of personal u-turns shared by women who have come to her retreats. Debbie's "commandments" will inspire women (and men) who have lost track of who they are or what they want to be; who are going through the motions of a career that doesn't satisfy them anymore; who are wondering what to do with themselves now that their kids are gone or their marriage is over. On every page, Debbie shares the tools that helped her transform her life. Her common-sense advice, often delivered with her trademark humour, will help motivate anyone who finds themselves standing at a crossroads wondering "What's next for me?"
Author: Reyna Grande Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451661789 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 384
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Traces the author's experiences as an illegal child immigrant, describing her father's violent alcoholism, her efforts to obtain a higher education, and the inspiration of Latina authors.
Author: Dr Virgie Broussard Pradia Publisher: Outskirts Press ISBN: 9781478758921 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 192
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The author takes the reader through her childhood of poverty, growing up in gritty but dignified rural south Louisiana, and reveals how she developed a passionate love for dance. She also shares her personal story of growing up poor; picking cotton, dreaming of going to New York City and how guiding hands helped shaped her life. She also gives a peek into her dysfunctional family where she witnessed abuse, destruction, and heartache. In this riveting story, she details how a mere babysitting job led her to attend Grambling College, now Grambling State University, and enabled her to make her mark there both on campus, and ultimately internationally. Pradia also relates how a chance encounter with the legendary basketball Hall of Famer Willis Reed resulted in meeting the love of her life, and how winning the title of All-American Cheerleader at Grambling made her childhood dream of going to New York City one day, a reality. "Your resilience and strength is an inspiration on a new level. Thank you so much for sharing you amazing story!" Benilda Nya Guerrero, Fashion Designer/Author "From very humble beginning marks the journey of a woman with a dream that helped her sustains the integrity, courage and character she desired. The road she traveled was not an easy one, but throughout, she managed to find those who cared enough for her to guide her through the storm. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to read this wonderful book and to get to know Dr. Virgie Broussard Pradia in ways that inspires me to keep hold of my dreams no matter the size of the challenge. This is a must read for anyone who would like to understand what it is like to rise with a strong sense of direction and esteem." Debbie Ivanrie King, Writer/Producer/Director, Walk Through The Valley, Eirnavie Entertainment, Inc.-
Author: Reyna Grande Publisher: Washington Square Press ISBN: 1501171437 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 336
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From bestselling author of the remarkable memoir, The Distance Between Us comes an inspiring account of one woman’s quest to find her place in America as a first-generation Latina university student and aspiring writer determined to build a new life for her family one fearless word at a time. “Here is a life story so unbelievable, it could only be true” (Sandra Cisneros, bestselling author of The House on Mango Street). As an immigrant in an unfamiliar country, with an indifferent mother and abusive father, Reyna had few resources at her disposal. Taking refuge in words, Reyna’s love of reading and writing propels her to rise above until she achieves the impossible and is accepted to the University of California, Santa Cruz. Although her acceptance is a triumph, the actual experience of American college life is intimidating and unfamiliar for someone like Reyna, who is now estranged from her family and support system. Again, she finds solace in words, holding fast to her vision of becoming a writer, only to discover she knows nothing about what it takes to make a career out of a dream. Through it all, Reyna is determined to make the impossible possible, going from undocumented immigrant of little means to “a fierce, smart, shimmering light of a writer” (Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild); a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist whose “power is growing with every book” (Luis Alberto Urrea, Pultizer Prize finalist); and a proud mother of two beautiful children who will never have to know the pain of poverty and neglect. Told in Reyna’s exquisite, heartfelt prose, A Dream Called Home demonstrates how, by daring to pursue her dreams, Reyna was able to build the one thing she had always longed for: a home that would endure.
Author: Greg Grieco Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1483482251 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 241
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In 1950s Chicago, a boy hides in his closet to escape a father's habitual rage. There he conjures up another paternal figure in his artistic Italian grandfather, Canio Grieco. With his wondrous tricks and stories of "Italy," his library and drawings, his baseball and opera, Canio becomes the model of creativity for the lonely, introverted grandson who learns to survive through ingenuity, imagination, and electricity. Canio's Secret is a coming-of-age story about young Greg's struggle to find solace in his mother's Catholicism and break free of his father's anger. Told through intimate portraits of parents and grandparents, nuns and janitors, friends and local characters, and their unsettling, often humorous, encounters, it is also the vibrant portrait of a multi-ethnic neighborhood soon to be scattered by white flight. As the older writer ponders his grandfather's influence, the memoir becomes a meditation on Canio's enigmatic advice, spoken in the summer of 1953: "Happiness is all that's required."
Author: Gregory L. Prince
Author: Gregory L. Prince
Author: Gregory L. Prince
Author: Janet Mock
Author: Tommy Hilfiger
Author: Randy Pausch
Author: Debbie Travis
Author: Reyna Grande
Author: Dr Virgie Broussard Pradia
Author: Reyna Grande
Author: Greg Grieco