Life's Long Journey: 10 Practical Lessons for Living a Successful, Positive Life--Everyday

By Ning Julian Samson

Book Overview

Growing up in extreme poverty in the Philippines, author Ning Samson's hunger for knowledge earns her an opportunity to save her family from poverty when she is granted a Catholic missionary scholarship to attend primary school. Without this help, she cannot afford the education she hopes for, since school is not free in her native country.

Samson spends long hours studying, through years of personal sacrifice, determined to earn full scholarships to finance her schooling. She graduates summa cum laude from college at the age of eighteen with a bachelor of science degree in business education. But along with her success comes hardship as well. The miracles she experiences after suffering from uterine cancer, nearly dying in a car accident, getting divorced, and being homeless, abused, and discriminated against teach her that life is worth fighting for. Samson learns to celebrate each moment and believes that a positive outlook can turn a bitter life into a better life.

Each quote, verse, poem, and story in Life's Long Journey: 10 Practical Lessons for Living a Successful, Positive Life-Everyday will keep you in touch with your inner self in the midst of overwhelming challenges. Samson's inspiring journey of hope, love, and faith encourages you to reach your potential in the midst of trials and tribulations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595399703
• ISBN13: 9780595399703
• Release Date: December 2006
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Much needed perspective

At a time when it seems our country--barring the courageous individuals serving in the military and other civil services-- has forgotten what it means to sacrifice, this book will leave you proud, and grateful, to live in America. It may even make you feel downright guilty for taking it for granted. Ning's story is beautiful, tragic, remarkable and revealing. Simply stated, her lessons are immutable. Her indomnitable spirit glows as she warmly details her experience growing up with her family in squalor under her uncle's home in the Phillipines. And as she goes on to tell her journey to America, you'll be astounded by her triumphs and trials--most of all you'll shake your head in disbelief by how she was able to get through it all. Life's Long Journey is a fast-paced read--my wife and I read it in one night. I should point out that I was honored to be handed an early draft by Ning, but would give the same review if I came across it on my own. I hope this book finds its way into many hands.