My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles - The Amazing True Story of One Boy's Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion (Hardcover)

In their escape from Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, Tani's family's journey to the United States was nothing short of a miracle. Then 8-year-old Tani started competing with his public school in the ultra-exclusive chess clubs of New York City - and winning. A true story of sacrificing everything for family and living with nothing but hope. Tani Adewumi didn't know what Boko Haram was or why they had threatened his family. All he knew was that when his parents told the family was going to America, Tani thought it was the start of a great adventure rather than an escape. In truth, his family's journey to the United States was nothing short of miraculous-and the miracles were just beginning. Tani's father, Kayode, became a dishwasher and Uber driver while Tani's mother, Oluwatoyin, cleaned buildings, while the family lived in a homeless shelter. Eight-year-old Tani jumped into his new life with courage and perseverance-and an unusual mind for chess. After joining the chess club in his public school, Tani practiced his game for hours in the evenings at the shelter. And less than a year after he learned to play, Tani won the New York State chess championship. In this incredible book, you'll discover: An inspirational true story of perseverance, hard work and love An eye-opening account of the threats from Boko Haram in Tani's homeland of Nigeria The true power of the miracles each one of us can do for one another A young boy with an aptitude for chess? Absolutely. But if you ask Tani Adewumi, he will tell you he believes in miracles and one happened to him and his family. This story will inspire, delight, and challenge you to believe, too.

General

Imprint:	Thomas Nelson Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2020
Authors:	Tanitoluwa Adewumi
As told to:	Kayode Adewumi • Oluwatoyin Adewumi • Craig Borlase
Dimensions:	236 x 160 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With dust jacket / With dust jacket
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-7852-3271-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Biography > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian social thought & activity Promotions
LSN:	0-7852-3271-0
Barcode:	9780785232711

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