Odyssey of High Hopes: A Memoir of Adversity and Triumph

For anyone who has ever imagined escaping their past and taking charge of their own future, Odyssey of High Hopes is an honest and inspiring testament to determination and dedication. Chock-full of anecdotes told with passion and humor, Cyrus A. Ansary's Odyssey of High Hopes is an exquisitely written memoir about a boy's harrowing, captivating, and sometimes funny rollercoaster ride across the slopes of the American dream. From the dark and crime-infested tenements of South Tehran to the pinnacle of global finance is the inspiring story of a skinny teenager's hell-for-leather determination to rise above poverty and obscurity to secure a coveted American education. A former Marine and Columbia Law School graduate, Cyrus A. Ansary tells a searing and deeply moving narrative about the struggle for survival in America. Shining a light on the challenges of the young, the memoir is a heartwarming and thought-provoking perspective on their hardships.
ASIN: 1732687935
VSKU: LFV.1732687935.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ansary, Cyrus A.
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. It May have markings or highlights, but kept to only a few pages. May not come with supplemental materials if applicable.