My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles: The Amazing True Story of One Boys Journey from Refugee to Chess Champion

ISBN: 0785232710

Author: Adewumi, Tanitoluwa

Condition: New

In their escape from Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria, Tani's family's journey to the United States was nothing short of a miracle. Then 8-year-old Tani started competing with his public school in the ultra-exclusive chess clubs of New York City - and winning. A true story of sacrificing everything for family and living with nothing but hope.Tani Adewumi didnt know what Boko Haram was or why they had threatened his family. All he knew was that when his parents told the family was going to America, Tani thought it was the start of a great adventure rather than an escape. In truth, his familys journey to the United States was nothing short of miraculous-and the miracles were just beginning.Tanis father, Kayode, became a dishwasher and Uber driver while Tanis mother, Oluwatoyin, cleaned buildings, while the family lived in a homeless shelter. Eight-year-old Tani jumped into his new life with courage and perseverance-and an unusual mind for chess. After joining the chess club in his public school, Tani practiced his game for hours in the evenings at the shelter. And less than a year after he learned to play, Tani won the New York State chess championship.In this incredible book, youll discover: An inspirational true story of perseverance, hard work and love An eye-opening account of the threats from Boko Haram in Tanis homeland of Nigeria The true power of the miracles each one of us can do for one anotherA young boy with an aptitude for chess? Absolutely. But if you ask Tani Adewumi, he will tell you he believes in miracles and one happened to him and his family. This story will inspire, delight, and challenge you to believe, too.