Mighty Joe Mui

The Untold Underdog Story at Cornell

Non-Fiction - Memoir
238 Pages
Reviewed on 12/21/2024
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Author Biography

As a teacher and actor I love sharing motivational stories. The genesis of “Mighty Joe Mui” occurred when an individual wanting to share inspirational life lessons (Joe Mui) collaborated with an aspiring writer (Jeremy Durgana) to draft a story of perseverance and tenacity.

My book, which started as a sports memoir, quickly evolved into a biographical self-help educational tool!

We hope you enjoy the life lessons that have been presented in an entertaining manner!

Author Profile:
https://www.imdb.me/durgana

Additional Awards:
5 Stars - Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews and Contest.
#1 Table Of Honor Books.
Runner-up prize at the New York Book Festival.
Honorable Mention at the Hollywood Book Festival.
#13 Amazon (Soccer).

    Book Review

Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite

Mighty Joe Mui by Jeremy Durgana is an enlightening book about Joe's journey as an athlete and the life he lived outside the world of soccer. Joe's story is packed with wise lessons and details about how he became an excellent athlete. Even as a migrant and a new student in a Canadian school, Joe made use of the opportunities available to him and took the path that led him to be recruited into an elite NCAA Division I soccer program at Cornell. Apart from stories about his time as a student and memories from his days as a soccer player, Joe also relates his journey as a coach and his activities in the real estate world. Join Joe in this inspiring memoir about a determined athlete and a great personality who excelled in different areas. 

This is an enlightening read that readers who are involved in soccer or wish to be will appreciate immensely. Jeremy Durgana shares information about Joe's practice routines and accomplishments, such as Joe's habit of training himself to keep his "eyes on the ball when kicking." Also, Joe Mui's words of advice, which are sometimes tagged as lessons, are very thought-provoking. These lessons are picked from the stories, providing a perfect mix of entertainment and education. I was inspired by Joe's resilience and his determination to succeed despite being considered short among his peers and having to learn English as a new immigrant. Anyone who strives for success in whatever they do will be impacted by the life lessons and exemplary stories in Mighty Joe Mui. Joe's profound, smartly worded lessons are the type that stick for life!