Dear Reader,
Never give up on yourself.
Destined was officially released to the world on February 4, 2025.
My heart is full with gratitude to have launched Destined in Philadelphia, a city that welcomed me with open arms when I immigrated to the United States in 2001.
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I can’t put into words the love and support I felt throughout my week in Philadelphia, from the community members in West Philadelphia at the Blackwell Library, to the students, educators, and staff at Community College of Philadelphia, and the University of Pennsylvania community.
Some photos from the Destined launch week are here.
One key lesson I’ve learned in my journey and shared with students at Community College of Philadelphia during the Destined launch is this.
Never give up on yourself. Because when you give up on yourself, you give up on your family, your community, your country, and the world.
Our lives are interconnected. You don’t know what your life could mean to other people when you keep going.
Order your copy of Destined here. I would love your review of Destined on Amazon. Your review can focus on answering the following question: What stood out to you the most about Destined and why?
In the spirit of resilience, a central theme in Destined, this month I shared 12 ways to build resilience here.
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Thank you for reading. Wishing you all the best.
Keep going!
Aminata Sy
Author of Destined: A Story of Resilience and Beating the Odds
