OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

About the Book

Overcoming Obstacle is about surviving without having your parents around to provide and guide you as a young boy trying to make it in life. It is about living through a civil war and having to make adult decisions at thirteen years old as a result of unfortunate circumstance. It is also having the courage to weather through tough situations and still have hope to succeed. This is to encourage the readers that no matter what obstacles they may face in life, they should not give up hope. It is very important to always have a positive attitude in every situation. This is about letting the situation inspire you to work hard rather than giving up. Therefore the choice is yours to overcome any obstacle that comes your way just like I did.

About the Author

Born in Eastern Nigeria, Emmanuel Nwamah lost his father when he was two years old and his mother the during the Nigerian civil war when he was thirteen years old. Mr. Nwamah lived in several refugee camps during the war. He survived the war and was determined to pursue his academic career. He completed his elementary and high school in Nigeria. He worked for NIgerian Railway Corporation as a cost accounting clerk. He came to America in August 1980 to further his education. He graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma University in Durant with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and two minors in Accounting and management. He is currently working for the State of Florida Department of Children and Families. He has held various positions and received many awards for his commitment and dedication.