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What would it take for one young Black man not only to rise above statistics but also become a Navy SEAL, actor, entrepreneur, writer, and successful husband and father?
In Transformed, Remi Adeleke takes you back to stories from his childhood, from living as Nigerian royalty to losing his father early in life and being stripped financially of everything by the Nigerian government. Following his father’s death, he and his mother and brother relocated permanently to the Bronx where his single mother struggled to provide for the family.
Statistics tell us that African American males who grow up in a single-parent household are nine times more likely to drop out of high school and twenty times more likely to end up in prison than any other demographic. While it would have been easy to believe that he could never beat those odds, Remi Adeleke refused to fall victim to that premise.
Sharing his incredible journey through the struggles of his life, Remi doesn’t shy away from his illegal activities as a young man that threatened to derail his future as a Navy SEAL. He shares:
How perseverance transformed his life despite all oddsHow taking ownership of his mistakes and shortcomings led him to successHis hard-earned wisdom gained over years of struggleBelief that the adversities, trials, and tribulations he went through were specific moves by God
At every turn, including throughout his naval career, Adeleke found a way to overcome the odds, even when it didn’t make sense. Remi Adeleke’s journey of following God’s voice, rising above statistics, and experiencing true personal transformation will inspire and move you.
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What People Are Saying
Neil Brown Jr., Actor, SEAL Team, Insecure
“This book is more powerful than I could have imagined! Transformed is less about invincible, somewhat mysterious supersoldiers and more about very awed, vulnerable, yet courageous men, a strong story about the trial and error of the human spirit.”
Scott McEwen, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor, American Sniper
“Transformed is a truly inspiring story of an abrupt transition to a new land, survival, and perseverance—the definition of the SEAL creed of never quit. A descendant of warriors and chieftains from Africa, Remi Adeleke became a warrior and a leader here.”
Kathie Lee Gifford, Today cohost, New York Times bestselling author, and friend
“Remi Adeleke is truly transformed in the deepest sense of the word, and his book will have a lasting impact on many souls.”
Corey Hawkins, Actor, Straight Outta Compton, Kong: Skull Island
“It’s sometimes easy to fall victim to the false narrative that we can’t rise above our station. Yet Remi takes that premise to task in this powerful memoir. He takes the soldier’s story and turns it inside out by looking at how his incredible past gave way to his present.”
Joe Kuhns, Navy SEAL Senior Chief, retired
“Transformed is a masterful display of the good, bad, and ugly that life tends to throw our way. In this book you see how overcoming adversity became a normal way of life for Remi Adeleke and, equally important, how you can mimic his attributes to overcome the odds in your life.”
Publisher : Thomas Nelson (May 18, 2021)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 0785241663
ISBN-13 : 978-0785241669
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.45 x 1.05 x 8.35 inches
Customers say
Customers find the story engaging and inspiring. They praise the writing quality as well-written and easy to read. The book is described as honest, authentic, and relatable. Readers describe the author as personable and a great family man.
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