how i defeated cancer-fight back, stay positive, life is good: memoirs of a syrian american doctor: between a dream and reality, follow your dream  <p>this book has a special effect that draws the attention of senses and led the mind to search beyond the words of the author.</p><p>memories of a young woman shaped her life and vision of the future to challenge the contraries in order to realize the progression. contraries is not a belief in opposites but rather a belief that each person reflects the contrary nature of the reaction, and that progression in life is impossible without contraries.</p><p>simple words describe the events of her memories that every time reacts to what is hidden behind these words, is a deep call for freedom and the rights of each individual to select his/her life regardless of the meaning of external factors such as religion and social norms.</p><p>she is calling for happiness and joy. there is a major difference between happiness and joy. happiness in life is transitory, dependent on circumstances. joy continues regardless of trials.</p><p>the book encourages the young to work for realizing their objectives and stand the difficulties may they face, at the same time let the grown-up enjoy the success of a young girl move from one continent to another and establish stability and enjoy happiness overcoming all difficulties.</p><p>the author has a wealth of knowledge and experience waiting for her great successes in her future books.<br></p><p>—dr. nizar sofani<br></p>