Rising Tall By Kemi Nelson

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Rising Tall by Kemi Nelson

Rising Tall: Adventures of a ChampRiser is anything but a typical memoir published as an autofiction. Meet five-year-old Folakemi (Kemi) in her home country of Nigeria, experience the ultimate pleasure of eating an African star apple, and feel the love of her family as it is expressed to her in different ways. Sigh and cower and cry as her innocence is ripped away from her. Go with her on the highs as intelligence distinguishes her amidst peers and go on the lows as she struggles to find her place in the world.Triumph with the pre-adolescent Kemi, redeemed by the love of Jesus Christ, exclaim with the teenager as she barrels through school with distinction, and experience joy with the young adult as she steps foot into the oh, so American New York city.And listen to the pitter-patter of her heart at the first blush of love.Witness close family losses and cheating spouses, and yet an excellent life of not only her own admirable feats, but of raising others to the same. This memoir is a juxtaposition of life, of hurts, of deep, abiding love; of death, and of living life to the fullest purpose.From Ibadan, Nigeria, to New York City, Dallas, Texas, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, from an unhealthy marriage to finding love again, from having to leave behind all that is familiar to embrace the new, you will witness Kemi’s highs and lows. You will experience the universal themes of resilience, love, and unwavering success in the journey. You will find yourself unable to put down this book as you encounter the champion, mom to two amazing pacesetters, a senior executive, a mentor, a trailblazer, and most importantly, a child of God, You will find yourself receiving full permissions to “rise tall” too, no matter what storms life sends your way. Win always!