Jeremy Durgana

Broschiertes Buch

Mighty Joe Mui

The Untold Underdog Story at Cornell

Beschreibung

From his experience of living in China's poorest region to playing Division I soccer under the bright lights of the NCAA, Joe Mui shares his compelling story of perseverance and tenacity. From his late introduction to English to his acceptance into Cornell University, Mui reflects on how his humble origins forged him into one of the greatest underdog sports stories yet to be told until now. This is the riveting story of how a boy from a destitute-stricken village ultimately crosses paths with prominent global figures. A bold reminder that life is filled with irony and full-circle moments. This awe-inspiring autobiography not only offers insights for succeeding in school and business, but it also motivates readers to be the best version of themselves today. It's jaw-dropping. It's uplifting. It's eye-opening. It's fearless. It's real. It's the life and times of Joe Mui. "Joe was a half-century ahead of the social awareness we are in now." - W. Buckley Briggs, Former Vice President of Labor Arbitration and Litigation, National Football League; Retired Adjunct Professor of Sports Law, Cornell Law School and Penn Carey Law School; Ex-Cornell Football Color Announcer, WHCU Radio and ESPN+. "Joey was a great collegiate soccer player. He was tough as nails, being the smallest guy on the field. He was highly competitive. Just a great guy and a great human being." - Bruce Arena, Five-Time MLS Cup Champion Head Coach; Former Head Coach of the United States Men's National Soccer Team. "The story of the life and times of Joe Mui, a larger-than-life champion sportsman, is long overdue. We can all learn many life lessons from his journey." - Dr. Andy Curtis, Professor, City University of Macau and Anaheim University; Former President of the TESOL International Association.

Autor

Jeremy Durgana is a Canadian actor, musician, and author who infuses his passion for the arts into the classroom as a teacher. With a keen interest in writing, his first endeavours in the creative field involved crafting magazine synopses for sports and movies. As a computer science graduate, Jeremy entered the telecom sector with a central focus on hardware and software engineering. He later pivoted to the marketing side of telecommunications as a bilingual on-air broadcast coordinator for Bell Media. There, his responsibilities entailed managing live channels, websites, and magazines. He is a polyglot who speaks French, English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. Based in Toronto, Jeremy transitioned from the boardroom to the classroom, where he integrates relevant work experience into his English and French lessons. From developing storyboards to creative writing, filming, and post-production editing, students experience the magical storytelling process.During his time outside the classroom, Jeremy actively engages in filmmaking, where he continues to hone his craft of telling stories. His early works include a 2008 documentary about Kingston Penitentiary, where he and his brother, Jason Durgana, educate viewers about Canada's most notorious prison. Then there's their 2000 French film, L'Alliance, a precursor to acting and writing screenplays. Jeremy also enjoys conducting guerrilla-style interviews to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at professional wrestling, mixed martial arts, and boxing.Over the years, Jeremy has been featured in various films and TV shows, such as The Handmaid's Tale, Chucky, and To Kill A Dictator. From the green room to the classroom, Jeremy Durgana is a firm believer that we all have stories to share and that it's never too late to share yours!IMDB Profile: https://www.imdb.me/durgana

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Tellwell Talent
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 449g
• ISBN-13: 9781738328406
• ISBN-10: 1738328406
• Artikelnr.: 72049134