Odyssey of High Hopes

A Memoir of Adversity and Triumph

De: Cyrus A. Ansary

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

For anyone who has ever imagined escaping their past and taking charge of their own future, Odyssey of High Hopes is an honest and inspiring testament to determination and dedication.
Chock-full of anecdotes told with passion and humor, Cyrus A. Ansary's Odyssey of High Hopes is an exquisitely written memoir about a boy's harrowing, captivating, and sometimes funny rollercoaster ride across the slopes of the American dream.

From the dark and crime-infested tenements of South Tehran to the pinnacle of global finance is the inspiring story of a skinny teenager's hell-for-leather determination to rise above poverty and obscurity to secure a coveted American education.

A former Marine and Columbia Law School graduate, Cyrus A. Ansary tells a searing and deeply moving narrative about the struggle for survival in America. Shining a light on the challenges of the young, the memoir is a heartwarming and thought-provoking perspective on their hardships.

Nice book.

There are many things to like about this book. For instance, I liked the overarching story of Cyrus Ansary overcoming a difficult childhood, political turmoil, and financial hardship to achieve success in America. The author had a very different upbringing than his brother, and that can be seen on various occasions through this book. For instance, his brother was praised and given lots of attention whereas the author had to struggle to get his attention from his parents, and be protected by his caretakers. I wonder if he was ever jealous of his brothers. I only disliked the book's excessive length and moments where the narrative felt repetitive.