From Ordinary to Extraordinary

By Diana Torruella Gaines

Why not? The answer to Torruella Gaines' Why not? was "Why not reinvent myself as a real estate developer and start with my own city of Baltimore?" From Ordinary to Extraordinary is a marvelous story of triumph over blight and the achievement of immeasurable personal growth. It is the true story of the marvelous transformation of an area characterized by blight, abandonment and illicit activities into a completely revitalized inner city block. Drawing from her eye-opening experiences, Torruella Gaines discusses techniques for the successful rehabilitation of vacant, dilapidated, and uninhabitable structures. You will also learn through text, stories, and dialogue inserts about the improbable friendship that developed as a result of the redevelopment effort. This pivotal relationship between developer and general contractor was paramount to the success of the endeavor. The spectacular images of Gaines' passionate journey will amaze you. Simply stated, From Ordinary to Extraordinary exemplifies how it is possible to positively reinvent yourself, generate a profit, and make an everlasting difference. This inspiring journey will leave you asking yourself, "Why not?"

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 149966172X
• ISBN13: 9781499661729
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.2" x 5.5"