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Author: Sylvester Youlo Publisher: ISBN: 9781478735618 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 300
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Have you ever wondered: "Did that emaciated and tattered-clothed African refugee child on TV ever have childhood aspirations?" Meet Sylvester Youlo-born to teenage parents in Pleebo, a small town in Liberia, where survival into adulthood isn't sure, and a college education is an impossible dream. Consequence of a class-segregation created by free slaves from the United States that settled in this coastal West African country in 1821, it is at five years of age when Sylvester first realizes that the woman he knows as Yah is his grandmother; that his parents moved to the affluent city of Monrovia-a city that holds the keys to success-in pursuit of the life of the country's elite Americo-Liberians when he was only nine months old. But just as he begins to understand this reality, and starts to imagine a glorious future alongside his parents in the big city, life implodes when Grandmother inexplicably 'abandons' Sylvester to relatives, and a brutal civil war that will kill and maim thousands soon begins. The Boy from Pleebo is the gut-wrenching yet heartwarming story of a young African child's struggle to maintain his innocent-optimism in the face of crippling illnesses, poverty, near-death experiences from a war fraught with ethnic cleansing of his tribe, his hopeless journey through years of refugee camps, and how he became one of top graduates in an American medical school.
Author: Sylvester Youlo Publisher: ISBN: 9781478735618 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 300
Book Description
Have you ever wondered: "Did that emaciated and tattered-clothed African refugee child on TV ever have childhood aspirations?" Meet Sylvester Youlo-born to teenage parents in Pleebo, a small town in Liberia, where survival into adulthood isn't sure, and a college education is an impossible dream. Consequence of a class-segregation created by free slaves from the United States that settled in this coastal West African country in 1821, it is at five years of age when Sylvester first realizes that the woman he knows as Yah is his grandmother; that his parents moved to the affluent city of Monrovia-a city that holds the keys to success-in pursuit of the life of the country's elite Americo-Liberians when he was only nine months old. But just as he begins to understand this reality, and starts to imagine a glorious future alongside his parents in the big city, life implodes when Grandmother inexplicably 'abandons' Sylvester to relatives, and a brutal civil war that will kill and maim thousands soon begins. The Boy from Pleebo is the gut-wrenching yet heartwarming story of a young African child's struggle to maintain his innocent-optimism in the face of crippling illnesses, poverty, near-death experiences from a war fraught with ethnic cleansing of his tribe, his hopeless journey through years of refugee camps, and how he became one of top graduates in an American medical school.
Author: W. Pawoo Sr. Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1465318011 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 135
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The story of my life in my tribal village of Butikon, Liberia, West Africa is an account of a cultural experience with my people in Potupo District, River Gee County, Liberia, and West Africa. Because of its secrecy, mystery, or concealment, I am not in the position to explain the detailed secrets of my traditional society, but only to explain that I left my tribe at a very early age to live with another tribe so as to attend school. Yes, I am an African, Liberian, Tribal, and a village boy who speak my tribal dialect.
Author: Alan Sakell Publisher: Fulton Books, Inc. ISBN: 164952840X Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 212
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What would you do if the people who are meant to love and protect you the most, were monsters? How far would you go to escape the very worst kind of punishments imaginable? What would be your breaking point?
Author: Sylvester Youlo Publisher: ISBN: 9781478755104 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 286
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When Dan Freeman, a native Liberian, moved from his small hometown to attend school at the prestigious Cape Palmus High School in Harper City, little did he know that he would one day become entangled in an intricate web of racism, sex, infidelity, politics, deceit, voodoo, and even murder. But when his best friend, Mo, a talented and popular young musician, goes missing, Dan soon finds himself in the center of the search to find him--and to find those responsible for his disappearance. Set against the backdrop of the real-world ritualistic killings that captivated Liberians in the 1970s, Behind Devil's Rock takes readers on a journey that pits native Liberians against elite Americo-Liberians, corrupt politicians against well-intentioned locals, and progressives against traditionalists. It is a story of good against evil--and a race against time as Dan rushed to save his friend's life.
Author: Sharon Creech Publisher: Random House ISBN: 1448187257 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 137
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A young couple wakes up to find a strange boy asleep on their porch. At first they don't expect him to stay, but stay he does, and as the couple's connection to him grows, the three of them blossom into an unlikely family. But where has he come from and to whom does he belong? 'A page-turner for a reader of any age.' Publisher's Weekly
Author: Tanitoluwa Adewumi Publisher: Thomas Nelson ISBN: 0785232745 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 224
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A true story of sacrificing everything for family, living with nothing but hope, then sharing generously all they received to discover the greatest riches of all. Tani Adewumi didn’t know what Boko Haram was or why they had threatened his family. All he knew was that when his parents told the family was going to America, Tani thought it was the start of a great adventure rather than an escape. In truth, his family’s journey to the United States was nothing short of miraculous—and the miracles were just beginning. Tani’s father, Kayode, became a dishwasher and Uber driver while Tani’s mother, Oluwatoyin, cleaned buildings, while the family lived in a homeless shelter. Eight-year-old Tani jumped into his new life with courage and perseverance—and an unusual mind for chess. After joining the chess club in his public school, Tani practiced his game for hours in the evenings at the shelter. And less than a year after he learned to play, Tani won the New York State chess championship. A young boy with an aptitude for chess? Absolutely. But if you ask Tani Adewumi, he will tell you he believes in miracles and one happened to him and his family. This story will inspire, delight, and challenge you to believe, too.
Author: Sylvester McNutt, III Publisher: Hay House, Inc ISBN: 1401976638 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 306
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Move beyond pain and discover the healing power of self-care. Have shame, guilt, or codependency seemingly become insurmountable hurdles in your life? Do you struggle with forgiveness, setting boundaries, and putting yourself first? Are negative self-talk and people-pleasing tendencies preventing you from feeling fulfilled? Sylvester McNutt III, life coach and host of the Free Your Energy podcast, shares the stories of his own traumas and challenges to reveal the lessons he’s learned to overcome obstacles and truly thrive. To help guide you down your own path of healing, Sylvester provides: Strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and cultivating healthy habits Practical tactics for processing childhood trauma and being present as an adult Tools to move beyond the feelings of pain that are holding you back Inspiring advice that will urge you to keep moving forward Healing from pain is not easy, but it is possible. With Sylvester’s guidance, you will find the inspiration to release, to forgive, to vibrate higher, and to practice self-care every single day.
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