TWICE - Through Wounds I Create Excellence
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TWICE - Through Wounds I Create Excellence is the raw, unflinching story of a boy torn apart by the system, reshaped by pain, and driven by a relentless hunger for greatness.
July 6, 1990.
Nine children ripped from their mother's arms. A family shattered in an instant, scattered into foster homes and unfamiliar streets. For Anthony, that day marked the line between before and after-the wound that would define his fight.
From the burning cane fields of South Bay to the chaotic streets of Miami, Anthony learns to survive betrayals, broken promises, and the ghosts of addiction. Along the way, he discovers that greatness isn't about trophies or applause-it's about holding onto your soul when the world tries to strip it away.
Haunted by separation, fueled by resilience, and tested by choices that blur the line between right and rebellion, Anthony's journey is not just about survival. It's about becoming.
This is a memoir told like a thriller. A story of scars and strength. A testimony that through wounds, excellence can be forged.
If you've ever been broken, if you've ever fought to rise above where you came from, this story is for you.
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