UNBROKEN BOY

About the Book

About the Book:

Could the choices a five-year-old boy made set in motion forces that would deliver him from a desperate fate in Cape Verde to a life rich in promise in Boston? UNBROKEN BOY: A MEMOIR OF HOPE AND SURVIVAL is the story of a child who transformed pain, deprivation, and loneliness into a quest to claim the joys of life. Despite constantly running into obstacles and life-threatening situations, he used his strength, self-motivation, indomitable spirit, and courage to overcome those obstacles and become successful.

About the Author

About the Author ELISIO DEPINA I recently graduated from the University of New Haven with a master’s degree in public administration. However, I chose to work in the field of counseling instead because I want to ensure no one lives a life like I experienced. Presently, I work as a young adult counselor at the Work Place, a nonprofit career center assisting students to prepare for the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS). I also help young adults find employment and connect them to community resources, such as shelter and GED programs. Using my personal story, I motivate and advise students to continue their education. When I am not working or writing, I am a motivational speaker to middle school, high school, and college students.