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Step into the chaotic world of Carlos Dias, a talented and enterprising young man whose vision takes him into the world of glamour and prestige as a highly regarded and gifted Ugandan designer and tailor. Spanning three continents and several tumultuous decades, Carlos' story is a tapestry of joy, celebration, loss, challenges, and immense threats to both his and his family's lives. Threaded among the demands of a growing business and family amid increasing tensions within his beloved country, are constant sources of struggle that Carlos must overcome as he attempts to keep everything afloat while fighting to resist his love for gambling on racehorses before everything unravels. "Off to the Races Against All Odds is a riveting account of a family's resilience, love, and courage to surmount and survive tumultuous times in their lives at all costs. The story weaves together the explosive historical tensions the family experiences, and their remarkable tenacity to overcome personal tragedy and threats. expulsion, addiction, and hold fast to their courage when they find themselves faced with beginning life in a newly adopted country. Prepare to be swept away by this immersive memoir masterfully told by Carlos' son Gregory Dias. This family's saga is an artfully woven and unforgettable read you won't want to put down until the last page is turned!

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781739067908
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 322
  • Udgivet:
  • 14. september 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x20x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 525 g.
  • 8-11 hverdage.
  • 10. december 2024
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Step into the chaotic world of Carlos Dias, a talented and enterprising young man whose vision takes him into the world of glamour and prestige as a highly regarded and gifted Ugandan designer and tailor. Spanning three continents and several tumultuous decades, Carlos' story is a tapestry of joy, celebration, loss, challenges, and immense threats to both his and his family's lives.
Threaded among the demands of a growing business and family amid increasing tensions within his beloved country, are constant sources of struggle that Carlos must overcome as he attempts to keep everything afloat while fighting to resist his love for gambling on racehorses before everything unravels.
"Off to the Races Against All Odds is a riveting account of a family's resilience, love, and courage to surmount and survive tumultuous times in their lives at all costs. The story weaves together the explosive historical tensions the family experiences, and their remarkable tenacity to overcome personal tragedy and threats. expulsion, addiction, and hold fast to their courage when they find themselves faced with beginning life in a newly adopted country.
Prepare to be swept away by this immersive memoir masterfully told by Carlos' son Gregory Dias. This family's saga is an artfully woven and unforgettable read you won't want to put down until the last page is turned!

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