Publisher's Synopsis
When fate slammed every door shut, Joshua Olabisi carved a new one. From the sugarcane fields of Nigeria to the hospital wards of New York City, this is the extraordinary true story of a man who refused to be broken.
Denied a chance at high school, Joshua was forced into grueling labor on a sugarcane plantation-and labeled "trouble" before he had a chance to prove otherwise.
Yet he clung to one belief: he was meant for more. Studying secretly under a mango tree, he rose to become an elementary school teacher, juggling four classrooms at once. His fiery pursuits pulled him in many directions, including launching a church in a hotel space donated by a parishioner.
Then a vivid dream changed everything. One word blazed across a blackboard and lit his destiny: Nursing.
Twice an Immigrant, Twice a Survivor is a deeply inspiring memoir of resilience, grit, and divine guidance. From near-death encounters and heartbreaking losses in rural Africa to starting over in America at nearly 50, Joshua's journey defies every odd. He didn't just survive-he served, healed, and transformed lives across continents.
Set against the backdrop of a changing West Africa-from colonial transitions and the Biafra War to the oil boom and cultural milestones like FESTAC-this memoir becomes a tribute to faith, family, and a rich cultural heritage that spans oceans and generations.
The story is further brought to life through personal photographs-black-and-white glimpses of village life and vibrant full-color portraits in America-offering a visual journey through time, struggle, and triumph.
A story of faith over fear, calling over circumstance, and hope that never lets go.
