Legacy of a Common Man: The Walk Was Uphill
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| Rating | : | 4.57 (695 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1562292382 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 170 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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was born in Immokalee, Florida. President of the Jimmy Garvin Legacy Foundation and mentor to the Jimmy Garvin All Stars Golf Team, Jimmy resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland with his wife, Lana. About the Author JAMES “JIMMY” GARVIN, JR. They are blessed with one daughter, Nicole. Jimmy is a renowned youth advocate, utilizing golf and education to facilitate positive change in the lives of juniors in the states as well as internationally. He is also is the recipient of Proclamations from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Florida. A recognized community leader, his life was chr
But, after five years, he left Howard, without a degree and without much hope for his future. Get inspired by one of America’s great-untold stories. He is also is the recipient of Proclamations from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Florida. But, from an early age, he showed an uncanny ability to defy the odds. Through a combination of ambition and good fortune, he left the world of menial jobs by discovering his true passion and talent, managing golf courses. Jimmy went to the prestigious Howard University on a baseball scholarship, and seemed on track to leave the legacy of generational poverty behind. But, Jimmy knew how to work hard. As the title of the book suggests, the journey was uphill for Garvin, but he’s still walking in his field of dreams.” –Tim Rosafo
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He is also is the recipient of Proclamations from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Florida. They are blessed with one daughter, Nicole. JAMES “JIMMY” GARVIN, JR. was born in Immokalee, Florida. In recognition of his untiring contributions, Jimmy has been inducted into the United States Golf Teaching Federation Hall of Fame and The African American Golfers Hall of Fame. Jimmy is a renowned youth advocate,