DescriptionThis book tells a story about Nophea Sasaki's determination to overcome his childhood's fear and pursue and accomplish his dreams. It is a book about courage, determination and hope. Read more below or go here to order the book.
Nophea Sasaki will lure the reader into a world where one will learn how to find the strength to accomplish one's dreams. The reader will find himself/herself on the realms of Khmer Rouge in 1977 when the author witnessed an incident that would change his life forever - the execution of his father.
In circumstances that would make most human beings give up the desire of life, Nophea decided he would make a difference. He would leave his fingerprint on this world and will share his story and the fact that even when there is no hope and all seems to be in darkness, with determination and ambition, you can fulfill your most unreachable
dreams.
Having survived the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1977, Nophea also watched his sister die of starvation but this still didn't weaken his aspirations. On the contrary, it made him stronger and with a steel determination, Nophea obtained his Bachelor's degree in 1994, his Master's degree in 1999 and his Doctoral degree in 2002. He is currently an associate professor at University of Hyogo (a public university) and has been awarded Japanese citizenship.
'Walking Away from the Killing Fields - How a Hopeless Boy Became a University Professor in Japan' is not just the story of a boy that dared to dream of reaching the stars. It is the story of a boy who promised himself he would have an impact on many people around the world. A boy who became a man in pursue of his dreams, ruled by a determination that inspired many, with achievements that got worldwide appraisal.
Professor Sasaki's journey from childhood to manhood, to being a respectable university professor will inspire admiration from anybody reading his story. But more important than that it would inspire the strong belief that no matter who you are, what part of the world you are coming from, and regardless of the circumstances of your transition from childhood to adulthood, this book will teach you never to give up. It is a motivational book that will show you how to trust yourself and believe deep down inside that you can achieve whatever you set yourself to. It will teach you how to gain the confidence that you need to find the courage to raise from the ashes and reach for the sky.
For more information, go here
http://nophea.blogspot.com or http://nophea.blogspot.com
Click here to order the book online.
About the Author
Nophea Sasaki ( Kim Phat ) was born in 1973 in Kampot, a southwest town in Cambodgia. As the Khmer Rouge regime took power in 1975, Nophea and his family were forced to migrate in the jungles. His father was executed in 1977 because of the regime’s desire to abolish former ways of educated thinking and establish new leadership rules. His sister died of starvation in 1979. He spent a year in an asylum center with his brother and two remaining sisters, and other children whose parents were executed or deceased.
Despite of the unfortunate circumstances of his childhood, Nophea graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in 1994, his Master’s degree in 1999 and his Ph.D in 2002. He spent two years as a post-doctoral research fellow in Germany. In 2004 he returned to Japan where he become an Associate Professor at University of Hyogo. In 2006 he was awarded Japanese citizenship for all his accomplishments and the positive impact on the society.
Nophea Sasaki will lure the reader into a world where one will learn how to find the strength to accomplish one's dreams. The reader will find himself/herself on the realms of Khmer Rouge in 1977 when the author witnessed an incident that would change his life forever - the execution of his father.
In circumstances that would make most human beings give up the desire of life, Nophea decided he would make a difference. He would leave his fingerprint on this world and will share his story and the fact that even when there is no hope and all seems to be in darkness, with determination and ambition, you can fulfill your most unreachable
dreams.
Having survived the Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1977, Nophea also watched his sister die of starvation but this still didn't weaken his aspirations. On the contrary, it made him stronger and with a steel determination, Nophea obtained his Bachelor's degree in 1994, his Master's degree in 1999 and his Doctoral degree in 2002. He is currently an associate professor at University of Hyogo (a public university) and has been awarded Japanese citizenship.
'Walking Away from the Killing Fields - How a Hopeless Boy Became a University Professor in Japan' is not just the story of a boy that dared to dream of reaching the stars. It is the story of a boy who promised himself he would have an impact on many people around the world. A boy who became a man in pursue of his dreams, ruled by a determination that inspired many, with achievements that got worldwide appraisal.
Professor Sasaki's journey from childhood to manhood, to being a respectable university professor will inspire admiration from anybody reading his story. But more important than that it would inspire the strong belief that no matter who you are, what part of the world you are coming from, and regardless of the circumstances of your transition from childhood to adulthood, this book will teach you never to give up. It is a motivational book that will show you how to trust yourself and believe deep down inside that you can achieve whatever you set yourself to. It will teach you how to gain the confidence that you need to find the courage to raise from the ashes and reach for the sky.
For more information, go here
http://nophea.blogspot.com or http://nophea.blogspot.com
Click here to order the book online.
About the Author
Nophea Sasaki ( Kim Phat ) was born in 1973 in Kampot, a southwest town in Cambodgia. As the Khmer Rouge regime took power in 1975, Nophea and his family were forced to migrate in the jungles. His father was executed in 1977 because of the regime’s desire to abolish former ways of educated thinking and establish new leadership rules. His sister died of starvation in 1979. He spent a year in an asylum center with his brother and two remaining sisters, and other children whose parents were executed or deceased.
Despite of the unfortunate circumstances of his childhood, Nophea graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in 1994, his Master’s degree in 1999 and his Ph.D in 2002. He spent two years as a post-doctoral research fellow in Germany. In 2004 he returned to Japan where he become an Associate Professor at University of Hyogo. In 2006 he was awarded Japanese citizenship for all his accomplishments and the positive impact on the society.
