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Triumphs of Tenacity - Yusra Mariyam

Do you think education can truly rewrite a person’s destiny? 

My answer is - Absolutely!  It can. Education has the power to even transform the destiny of all upcoming generations! 

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I am so happy to have read her life’s journey. Its truly inspiring and motivates us women to never stop! It is such a deeply personal journey that follows Yusra Mariyam’s path through struggle, rediscovery, and transformation.

I loved learning more about this strong lady! It begins with her childhood move to the UK, where she faced cultural and linguistic hurdles that tested her identity.
From a girl dreaming of joining the police to a woman reshaping her life through education and faith, the story travels across decades of self-doubt, renewal, and resilience.
Every part of her brought stroggles, but she was firm in her beliefs and had faith in herself! 


I would say it’s definitely not a typical memoir, but it’s an honest blend of emotional truths and practical lessons from her International Business studies, stitched together with warmth and raw self-awareness.


Most phases of her life are deeply moving but these four things deeply touched me - 

-First is her battle with educational setbacks and how she refused to see them as the end; 

-Second is her steady faith that became her compass when life collapsed; 

-Third, the way she connects her personal pain to broader social barriers. The intricacies she has shared about her emotions and phases of life truly shares the true picture. 

-Last but never the least is the beautiful weaving of family, especially her father’s guidance, as a force stronger than circumstance. Truly a loving family can change everything! 

Again the writing has good balance of heart and intellect. You don’t just read about Yusra’s journey, you as a reader can feel the weight of each decision, each loss, and each rediscovery of strength.

I feel people who love real life stories of reinvention, mature students, or women reclaiming lost dreams will find this book deeply inspiring! It’s again ideal for anyone feeling “too late” to start again or trapped by closed doors. In hindi, there's thos saying "Jab utha tabhi sawera". I personally relate to it as When ever you wake up its morning- So you can restart any time! 
The narrative even shows how ordinary courage can turn into quiet triumph. That's what her journey teaches us- To never loose hope, have faith to tackle hindrance and that Tenacity itself is the Triumph! 
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