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Soaring, My Improbable Life by Major Alphonso B. Jones, Co-author: Kim Nelson

Soaring, My Improbable Life

by Major Alphonso B. Jones, Co-author: Kim Nelson

240 pages
Soaring, My Improbable Life is the inspiring story of a poor, African American boy growing up in the Great Depression, who dreams of traveling the world. With audacity, focus, and resilience, he navigates obstacles to lead a truly remarkable life.

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Soaring, My Improbable Life is the inspiring story of a poor, African American boy growing up in the Great Depression, who dreams of traveling the world. With audacity, focus, and resilience, he succeeds in getting a college education, finding love, journeying to distant lands, becoming a decorated war hero, and raising three successful children. Al’s story provides valuable insights for dreamers everywhere determined to make their own dreams come true against the odds.

 

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About the Author
Major Alphonso B. Jones, Co-author: Kim Nelson Alphonso B. Jones is a retired US Air Force Major who served with distinction in the Vietnam war and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and four air medals. After retiring from the military, he embarked on a career as an educator, teaching youth in public and private schools in Hawaii and later serving as the Director of Youth Ministry for the Hawaiian Islands. For the past twenty years, Al has lived in California with his wife as an active faith leader, passionate globetrotter, and deeply involved grandparent.

 

 

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