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A memoir of Andre Dubus III's troubled youth and journey to find his identity and purpose.

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I learned to walk into a room and not be scared.

Andre Dubus III

courageconfidence

You can be anything you want to be, it's up to you.

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motivation

I didn't want to be like him, but it was the only model I had.

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familyinfluence

I was learning that the only way to get out of this fear was to go through it.

Andre Dubus III

fearbravery

I was beginning to understand that I was in charge of my own life, my own destiny.

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self-realizationempowerment

I wanted to turn the hurt I'd felt into something beautiful.

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healingtransformation

I was learning that the only way out of pain was to go through it.

Andre Dubus III

resilienceperseverance

I was learning that it was okay to have a dream.

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aspirationshope

I was learning that the only way to find out what you're capable of is to test your limits.

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self-discoverygrowth

I was learning that there's no shame in wanting something better.

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ambitionself-worth