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Boyce, Lucas Daniel

 
9781599322575: Living Proof: From Foster Care to the White House and the NBA
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ISBN 10 : 1599322579 ISBN 13 : 9781599322575
Editeur : Advantage Books, 2011

Synopsis

The powerful story an illegitimate, black foster care child, the unwavering faith of his white adoptive mother, and their improbable journey to prove that when hard work, determination and grace meet opportunity… anything can happen.

The powerful story of a former foster care child, born premature to an alcohol- and drug-addicted teenager who traded sex for drugs, and how he overcame daunting life challenges in pursuit of his dreams. Developmentally delayed as a result of his birth mother’s abuse, Lucas Daniel Boyce struggled out of the gate and ended up failing kindergarten. His adoptive mother didn’t cast him aside as another tragic statistic however. Instead, Dorothy Boyce instilled in Lucas two very important principles that drove his determination to overcome the cards he’d been dealt and enabled him to eventually serve at the White House, fly aboard Air Force One, and become an executive for the NBA’s Orlando Magic at the young age of 29.

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À propos de l'auteur

LUCAS DANIEL BOYCE is the director of the community relations and government affairs department for one of the NBA’s elite sports franchises, the Orlando Magic. Prior to joining the Magic, Lucas served at the White House and on a presidential campaign in a variety of different capacities spanning three separate offices: Political Affairs, Public Liaison, and the Office of the Vice President.

A sought after speaker, Lucas travels across the country delivering his message of character, faith, and perseverance while seeking to instill in everyone he meets the belief that they are built for something more and have an opportunity to make a positive impact on their generation, regardless of their background or upbringing.

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Éditeur
Advantage Books
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1599322579
ISBN 13 
9781599322575
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
228
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV, GPSR Europäische Union
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