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Dinga, Dr. Samuel S.

 
9781957296814: Living in the Middle: A Life Between Belonging and Becoming
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 195729681X ISBN 13 : 9781957296814
Editeur : Spears Books, 2026

Synopsis

In Living in the Middle: A Life Between Belonging and Becoming, Dr. Samuel S. Dinga shares his remarkable journey from the lively town of Bali Nyonga, Cameroon, to the serene, snow-covered streets of central Wisconsin. Born a twin into a noble family with deep ancestral roots, Dinga’s early years are immersed in his family’s rich traditions. But his pursuit of higher education takes him across the Atlantic, plunging him into the complexities of a new world. As he navigates the harsh realities of American life—from enduring his first brutal winter and deciphering the labyrinth of the US healthcare system to confronting systemic racism and raising a biracial family in the Midwest—Dinga finds himself in a deep liminal space. He is no longer fully Cameroonian, yet not entirely American. With heartfelt honesty, this moving memoir explores the universal search for identity. Living in the Middle is a powerful testament to the challenges of assimilation, the strong bonds of family, and the understanding that true belonging isn't tied to a single place but is woven from the vibrant fabric of our lived experiences.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Sam Dinga began his academic journey studying Law and Political Science at the University of Dschang, Cameroon, before moving to the U.S. in 2002. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a master's in Human & Community Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and later completed his doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Edgewood University. Driven by a profound commitment to service, Dr. Dinga founded the Makah Foundation in memory of his late sister, Makah Rosemary Dinga. Today, he resides with his wife, Amy, and their five children. When he isn't working, Dr. Dinga is an avid reader and political observer who enjoys unwinding with action movies and firing up the grill for friends and family.

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Éditeur
Spears Books
Date d'édition
2026
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
195729681X
ISBN 13 
9781957296814
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
164
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