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Prisoner #1056: A Survivor's Story by Ratnavel, Roy [Hardcover]
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Canada
ISBN-10
073524572X
ISBN-13
9780735245723
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26057255764
Product Key Features
Book Title
Prisoner #1056 : How I Survived War and Found Peace
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Topic
Asia / General, Business
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-361751
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER BRONZE MEDALIST IN MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY FOR THE AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS "Millions of people fleeing countries less fortunate have found here in Canada a refuge from mistrust and hatred and violence which has allowed them to achieve their potential in the rich soil of our freedom. Roy's life is one such story. While Roy's remarkable personal journey is unique to him, reading his book one cannot help but hear a familiar refrain that will resonate with millions of Canadians, because at its core it is the story of the immigrant experience. And in the final analysis, we are all children of immigrants." --The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada "Pick up this book and you'll feel like taking on the world. Roy Ratnavel's story proves that you really do make your own luck, that you really can make it to the top with hard work--and that there are still people out there with the courage to speak their minds. An exciting, thoughtful, inspiring read." --Jeff Rubin, bestselling author of The Expendables "A stirring struggle to forge promise and purpose from a life scarred by pain, and to bridge two worlds with compassion and hustle learned in each of them. Ratnavel shows we can pull each other up by our bootstraps." --James Bradshaw, reporter for The Globe and Mail, #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Millions of people fleeing countries less fortunate have found here in Canada a refuge from mistrust and hatred and violence which has allowed them to achieve their potential in the rich soil of our freedom. Roy's life is one such story. While Roy's remarkable personal journey is unique to him, reading his book one cannot help but hear a familiar refrain that will resonate with millions of Canadians, because at its core it is the story of the immigrant experience. And in the final analysis, we are all children of immigrants." --The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada "Pick up this book and you'll feel like taking on the world. Roy Ratnavel's story proves that you really do make your own luck, that you really can make it to the top with hard work--and that there are still people out there with the courage to speak their minds. An exciting, thoughtful, inspiring read." --Jeff Rubin, bestselling author of The Expendables "A stirring struggle to forge promise and purpose from a life scarred by pain, and to bridge two worlds with compassion and hustle learned in each of them. Ratnavel shows we can pull each other up by our bootstraps." --James Bradshaw, reporter for The Globe and Mail, "Millions of people fleeing countries less fortunate have found here in Canada a refuge from mistrust and hatred and violence which has allowed them to achieve their potential in the rich soil of our freedom. Roy's life is one such story. While Roy's remarkable personal journey is unique to him, reading his book one cannot help but hear a familiar refrain that will resonate with millions of Canadians, because at its core it is the story of the immigrant experience. And in the final analysis, we are all children of immigrants." --The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada "Pick up this book and you'll feel like taking on the world. Roy Ratnavel's story proves that you really do make your own luck, that you really can make it to the top with hard work--and that there are still people out there with the courage to speak their minds. An exciting, thoughtful, inspiring read." --Jeff Rubin, bestselling author of The Expendables "A stirring struggle to forge promise and purpose from a life scarred by pain, and to bridge two worlds with compassion and hustle learned in each of them. Ratnavel shows we can pull each other up by our bootstraps." --James Bradshaw, reporter for The Globe and Mail, "Pick up this book and you'll feel like taking on the world. Roy Ratnavel's story proves that you really do make your own luck, that you really can make it to the top with hard work--and that there are still people out there with the courage to speak their minds. An exciting, thoughtful, inspiring read." --Jeff Rubin, bestselling author of The Expendables "A stirring struggle to forge promise and purpose from a life scarred by pain, and to bridge two worlds with compassion and hustle learned in each of them. Ratnavel shows we can pull each other up by our bootstraps." --James Bradshaw, reporter for The Globe and Mail "Millions of people fleeing countries less fortunate have found here in Canada a refuge from mistrust and hatred and violence which has allowed them to achieve their potential in the rich soil of our freedom. Roy's life is one such story. While Roy's remarkable personal journey is unique to him, reading his book one cannot help but hear a familiar refrain that will resonate with millions of Canadians, because at its core it is the story of the immigrant experience. And in the final analysis, we are all children of immigrants." --The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada
Dewey Decimal
954.9303/2092
Synopsis
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER BRONZE MEDALIST IN MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY FOR THE AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS An incredible immigrant story from a prominent Canadian Tamil who fled torture and imprisonment, arrived in Canada with $50 in his pocket, then rose from the mailroom to the executive suite of the country's largest independent asset management company. Roy Ratnavel's astonishing journey began at age seventeen, when he was seized by government soldiers and interned in a notorious prison camp for no reason other than being born a Tamil. He saw friends die, and was tortured for a few months--until an unlikely encounter allowed him to send a message beyond the prison walls, which led to his release. Seeing nothing but more danger in his son's future, Ratnavel's father sought refuge for his son in Canada, far from the ethnic violence that was consuming Sri Lanka. When the consular immigration officer asked for proof that the boy's life was at risk in his homeland, Ratnavel simply lifted his shirt to show the man his unhealed scars. It wasn't long before he was on a plane. His father was shot and killed three days later. To repay the debt he owed to his hero of a father, Ratnavel was determined to find the bright future that had been envisioned for him. He went to night school, worked three jobs at a time, and lived in a tiny space with seven housemates. Ratnavel persevered, and he hustled. He accepted no charity, even from relatives, but he made the most of the opportunities set in his path, the mentorship offered by those Canadians who recognized his potential, and by his new homeland, a country shaped by openness, tolerance, and a commitment to merit. Prisoner #1056 is not only a moving immigrant success story and a searing account of surviving unimaginable injustice and trauma--it is an urgent warning that the dark forces of populism that tore apart the once-prosperous island of Sri Lanka can do their ugly work in Western societies too. Passionate, raw, thoughtful, and far-seeing, Prisoner #1056 makes the case that our destiny is in our own hands., For CI Financial executive Roy Ratnavel, 'started in the mailroom' is more than a cliche. That was his start on Bay Street only a few years after escaping the ethnic violence that was engulfing Sri Lanka. Ratnavel's incredible journey begins when he was 17, taken by government soldiers to a prison camp for no reason other than guilty of being Tamil. He was tortured for two months, until he was able to get word out to a family friend-a colonel in the Sri Lankan army. 'Uncle' Fernando was able to rescue Ratnavel from the camp and return the bruised, bloodied boy to his family. Ratnavel's father understood that there was no future for his son in Sri Lanka. He sought refuge for his son in Canada. When the consular immigration officer asked for proof that the boy faced danger in his homeland, Roy simply lifted his shirt to show the man his raw scars. It wasn't long before Ratnavel was on a plane. His father was shot two days later. To repay the debt he owed to his hero of a father, Ratnavel was determined to find the bright future that had been envisioned for him. He went to night school, worked three jobs at a time, and lived in tiny apartments with four roommates. He persevered, and he hustled. He accepted no charity, even from relatives, but he made the most of the opportunities set in his path and the mentorship offered by those Canadians who recognized his work ethic. Prisoner #1056 is not only a hugely moving immigrant success story and a searing account of overcoming unimaginable injustice and trauma-it is a passionate narrative of determination, and of finding a way to thrive in the darkest of circumstances.
LC Classification Number
DS489.86
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- o***o (247)- Bewertung vom Käufer.Letzte 6 MonateBestätigter KaufCouldn’t believe the price I was able to get this masterpiece for. Seller was fantastic; not only was the shipping unbeatable, the packing and communication was top notch!!! Seller gets 5 ⭐️’s across the board💯
- y***g (1204)- Bewertung vom Käufer.Letzte 6 MonateBestätigter KaufThe book is charming -- and new condition as shown. This is a hard to find item, so glad to find it new here for a reasonable price! It arrived quickly, but was packed in a mailing envelope -- and even though it was padded, one of corner was crushed, which was disappointing as this is to be a gift. Overall postive, nonetheless.Maddie on Things: A Super Serious Project About Dogs and Physics (Nr. 297426162593)