DREAMS and SERENDIPITIES: A Memoir

By Roberto G. Medina Ph.D.

A memoir of Roberto Medina, musician, composer, textbooks author, and a retired university vice president/professor residing in San Jose, California.His story is of a "Mission Impossible: Accomplished" written to inspire our youth anywhere in the world.
A few pre-publication copies have been sent out and received the following comments:
"You're a very good raconteur which helped in making your book interesting to read. Your eventful journey through life is so inspiring. You are a dreamer who's able to realize your dream against all odds." -- Dr. Florinio Arrieta Frncisco (Harvard School of Medicine)
"Your memoir is an inspiration, a validation, and an eye opener. I cried when young Carolina died. I got so angry when your father hit you. I got sad with the indifference of your mother and the scorn you got from your own clan." -- Teresa D. Mababa (Schools Division Superintendent, Cabanatuan City)
"A copy of your book is not only an investment, but a treasure." -- Henry M. Regal (M.A., Ateneo de Manila University; Professor, College of the Immaculate Conception)
"It is a pleasant experience to read your memoir." -- Juan Apolinario C. Reyes (M.A. in Mathematics, University of the Philippines; Editor and Writer at Great Deeds Academy)
"It is a great book, truly inspiring and touching." -- Dr. Ava Ann Semorlan (Past President, Samahan ng Mga Manunulat na Pilipino/Society of Filipino Writers)
"I have read a lot of success stories. What makes your story so inspiring is the fact that despite the poverty and the lack of support system, and despite a lot of scarcities, you managed to make it." -- Rolando Bugnot (PCSO Chief Operating Officer)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1069805327
• ISBN13: 9781069805324
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Closertolean
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"