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I am looking for early review and comments for book "My Father The Badass". If applicable, I will use your quote/testimonial and your initials in my marketing and promotion. Download here (PDF):
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Book coming later in April 2017
The first draft of my book is already done. I need to include more personal photos and stories from others who have overcome many challenges in life and succeeded! This is a book about courage, bravery, resiliency and teamwork.
Brand Pillars
CourageStrength in the face of difficulty.
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CuriosityA strong desire to learn (inquisitive)
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CommunityA sharing of common goals with others.
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INTRODUCTION Chapter (sample read):
"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." – African proverb
My life and journey has been an ever flowing spiral of constant change. The twists and turns that have made up the bulk of my existence within this Universe are the type that most people never have to face or blessed to receive from above. Things like jumping out of a helicopter at the age of 6.5 to save your own life and then some 40 years later, partying with the Kennedy’s. On a darker theme, I had to struggle through personal family health and drama, death and more recently my own divorce. But on a small bright note, my favorite introduction line now is… “In 2015, I was involved in an Oscar-nominate film…” – this usually gets the audience attention pretty quick. How many people get the chance to say that? So it sure does feel good every time I get the chance to introduce myself to someone new - also a great pick line for girls J, or making your next friend/business contact. This book is about my Hero Dad, Lieutenant Colonel Ba Van Nguyen (1/10/40 - 6/17/13) – one Badass man who had to go through a thousand times more challenge and change than me, his son.
Throughout the book I share REAL-LIFE stories, not made-up characters! There are heroes all around us if we just took the time to engage and learn more about each other. Everyone knows that fictional characters like Rambo, Batman, or James Bond are made up to sell movie tickets or DVDs; and although they entertain the audience, nothing inspires more than a true badass hero story such as my dad.
Before we go any further into the story, let's take a look at that word for a minute – CHANGE. They say the only thing for certain in life is change. What “they” don’t all agree to is how best to personally go through all these life changes. In this book I hope to share with you many real life stories of people going through extreme changes and challenges in their life. Within each story, and wherever you are in your life, we hope to inspire you to take Courage in pursuing your ultimate dream, whatever that may be. And in pursuit of that dream, never stop being Curious about the world around you – read, learn, get out and meet new people, learn new ideas and try different food and music. In the end, our Community will only strengthen through healthy and inspired individuals helping each other. These are my belief pillars and brand message – Courage, Curiosity, and Community.
To the person who just met me and doesn't know my life story one might quickly place a few labels such as ‘lucky Viet-Kieu’, ‘fortunate’, ‘hardworking’, basically your stereo typical middle class Asian American. But if we share background stories, I will let you know I spent the first 6.5 years of my life living in a country ripped apart by war. I became a refugee from Vietnam, transplanted into a country, the United States, not knowing the language or understanding the customs and culture. I had no immediate extended family in my new home, a concept that is deeply ingrained within my home culture.
Life for me as a child was not all toys and television; it was more about surviving and helping the family in whatever way I ... [If you want to read the rest of this INTRODUCTION in whole - PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL I will send .PDF version to you. If I get feedback that resonates with my frequency, I might ask you to review more; in return, I will send you a FREE autograph HAT (color of your choice)]
Or shoot me a Facebook SMS message now!
Much Love!
Miki
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Throughout the book I share REAL-LIFE stories, not made-up characters! There are heroes all around us if we just took the time to engage and learn more about each other. Everyone knows that fictional characters like Rambo, Batman, or James Bond are made up to sell movie tickets or DVDs; and although they entertain the audience, nothing inspires more than a true badass hero story such as my dad.
Before we go any further into the story, let's take a look at that word for a minute – CHANGE. They say the only thing for certain in life is change. What “they” don’t all agree to is how best to personally go through all these life changes. In this book I hope to share with you many real life stories of people going through extreme changes and challenges in their life. Within each story, and wherever you are in your life, we hope to inspire you to take Courage in pursuing your ultimate dream, whatever that may be. And in pursuit of that dream, never stop being Curious about the world around you – read, learn, get out and meet new people, learn new ideas and try different food and music. In the end, our Community will only strengthen through healthy and inspired individuals helping each other. These are my belief pillars and brand message – Courage, Curiosity, and Community.
To the person who just met me and doesn't know my life story one might quickly place a few labels such as ‘lucky Viet-Kieu’, ‘fortunate’, ‘hardworking’, basically your stereo typical middle class Asian American. But if we share background stories, I will let you know I spent the first 6.5 years of my life living in a country ripped apart by war. I became a refugee from Vietnam, transplanted into a country, the United States, not knowing the language or understanding the customs and culture. I had no immediate extended family in my new home, a concept that is deeply ingrained within my home culture.
Life for me as a child was not all toys and television; it was more about surviving and helping the family in whatever way I ... [If you want to read the rest of this INTRODUCTION in whole - PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL I will send .PDF version to you. If I get feedback that resonates with my frequency, I might ask you to review more; in return, I will send you a FREE autograph HAT (color of your choice)]
Or shoot me a Facebook SMS message now!
Much Love!
Miki
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