My Hill and Gully Ride : The Struggles and Triumphs of a Jamaican Boy's Journey to America

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Fred A. Rose Books, 2025

9798998559501

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - My Hill and Gully Ride is a powerful, soul-stirring memoir of grit, faith, and the relentless pursuit of dreams. Fred Rose, a barefoot boy from the quiet hills of Blue Gate, Jamaica, charts an extraordinary path that defies expectation and limitation. Through every steep climb and unexpected fall, Fred's story reminds us that the true measure of success lies not in avoiding hardship-but in rising, stronger, after every stumble.With raw honesty and vibrant storytelling, Fred transports readers into a world where education was a hard-earned prize, community was a lifeline, and dreams were bold enough to cross oceans. At just 18, fresh out of high school, Fred returned to Dinthill as a teacher. With encouragement from mentors like Mr. Lawson and CV Philips, he helped the school achieve its first-ever GCE pass in Building Construction-a historic milestone.Hungry for growth, Fred enrolled at the College of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST) in 1973, earning a Diploma in Structural Engineering in 1976. Soon after, he migrated to Washington, D.C., to attend Howard University, where he overcame culture shock and completed both his bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering, specializing in Water Resources. Fred's journey is a breathtaking testament to the power of perseverance.But My Hill and Gully Ride is more than a story of academic achievement and professional triumph. It's a celebration of the human spirit-of pushing through culture shock, personal loss, and the gnawing doubts that accompany new beginnings. Fred shows us that while life's terrain is unpredictable, every gully teaches strength, and every hill reveals a new horizon.Driven by purpose and anchored by his Jamaican roots, Fred forged a career as a respected civil engineer, later adding real estate and writing to his list of passions. Along the way, he explored the world, embracing its beauty with open arms and a fearless heart.For anyone who has ever faced overwhelming odds or wondered if their dreams could survive the hard climb, My Hill and Gully Ride is a rallying cry: Keep going. Keep climbing. The view is worth it!This is not just a memoir-it's a call to action to live boldly, persist through every struggle, and claim your own triumphant ride. As Fred says: 'It's not where you start-it's how you ride.'.

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Dati bibliografici

Titolo
My Hill and Gully Ride : The Struggles and Triumphs of a Jamaican Boy's Journey to America
Autore
Fred Rose
Editore
Fred A. Rose Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2025
Condizione
Neu
Rilegatura
Taschenbuch
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 13
9798998559501
Peso dell'articolo
393 grammi
Dimensioni
229x152x15 mm

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