num_pages: 242
description: Growing up in extreme poverty in the Philippines, author NingSamson's hunger for knowledge earns her an opportunity to save herfamily from poverty when she is granted a Catholic missionaryscholarship to attend primary school. Without this help, she cannotafford the education she hopes for, since school is not free in her nativecountry.Samson spends long hours studying, through years of personalsacrifice, determined to earn full scholarships to finance her schooling.She graduates summa cum laude from college at the age of eighteenwith a bachelor of science degree in business education. But along withher success comes hardship as well. The miracles she experiences aftersuffering from uterine cancer, nearly dying in a car accident, gettingdivorced, and being homeless, abused, and discriminated against teachher that life is worth fighting for. Samson learns to celebrate eachmoment and believes that a positive outlook can turn a bitter life intoa better life.Each quote, verse, poem, and story in Life's Long 10 PracticalLessons for Living a Successful, Positive Life-Everyday will keep you intouch with your inner self in the midst of overwhelming challenges.Samson's inspiring journey of hope, love, and faith encourages you toreach your potential in the midst of trials and tribulations.
language: English
title: LIFE'S LONG JOURNEY: 10 Practical Lessons for Living a Successful, Positive Life--Everyday
titlecomplete: LIFE'S LONG JOURNEY: 10 Practical Lessons for Living a Successful, Positive Life--Everyday
ratings_count: 2
publisher: iUniverse