Unforgettable Life’s Journey
The True Memoir of an African Child
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The author of this book is a Sierra Leonean who grew up in Sierra Leone and completed his high school education. He was fortunate to later travel outside Sierra Leone to complete his university studies in Kenya, USA and UK. He holds a Diploma in Social Work, MSA in International Development back with a Doctorate degree in Philosophy. Since then he returned back to Sierra Leone and has worked for non-governmental organization/UN in senior level positions. He also has the privilege in working abroad in several countries and then returning back to his native home country. He is married to Florella and they have four children, Sylvanus, Marcus, Sia and Jessica. This book is an inspiration based on actual life experienced and how those living today can benefit from it and help to transform their lives using the experienced gained from reading this book. The book provides valuable factual hands on experience on how one can live and make a difference in the lives of others. It is the authors believe that in life each person has a story no matter what the situation. The story can be one of inspiration, testimony or it can be one that has varieties of things that need to be told for others to learn from, inspired and transform their lives and future. This book on the one side gives background information on a true venture in the life of the author as he struggles with life and learn to accept any situations, be it positive or negative as they come. But also expose the author to so many learning experiences that creates wider opportunities for the writer to either succeed or gain additional skills whilst in the process use the negatives as a challenge to move on and change the situation. The lesson is, never give up on the negatives. There is one thing though that the writer always reminds his readers about; and that is Never give up in life regardless of the situations. And this simple formula is what has kept the writer going and making lots of strides and progress in work, family, community and place of work. The experience of this one man can be a beginning of blessing and success for anyone who has a challenge of becoming a successful individual in life. This great individual life experience has also taught me that in life success can never be achieved without hard work. Hard work simply means engaged yourself in something. Something that will keep you busy regardless of whether you like that some thing or not. It is hoped that those reading this book at the end of the day will be inspired and find it useful in their lives as they go through lives journey
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Born and raised in Sierra Leone, author Prince Cumming believes each person has a story, and each person can use their story to make a difference in the lives of others. In Unforgettable Life’s Journey, he shares the details of his own life—from growing up in Africa, to completing his education abroad, and to returning home to try to make a difference. In this memoir, Cummings narrates the details of his life, both the positive and negative. He tells how these experiences taught him an array of lessons, and he discusses how those have shaped him into the person he is today. Through his stories, he chronicles his love for his family, his love for his country, and for his passion for helping others to succeed in life. A story of persistence and determination, Unforgettable Life’s Journey offers insights into one African boy’s upbringing and gives insight into how he overcame challenges to live a fruitful and productive life.
About the Author
Prince Cummings grew up and completed his high school education in Sierra Leone. He completed his university studies in Kenya, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Cummings holds a social work diploma, a master’s degree in international development, and a doctorate in philosophy. He returned to Sierra Leone and has worked for high-profile nongovernmental organizations as well as United Nations Children’s Fund senior-level positions. He and his wife, Florella, have four children.