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When I was born, a relative looked at my big head and told my father that I’ll have a big future. My father believed this projection and insisted I become a doctor. I didn’t know better then so I agreed but was smart enough not to sign a contract. Later my mother wanted me to be successful but happy. After a little talk, I convinced my mom that I could not be both, it’s either or. Mother struck a deal that I become a successful doctor.
Early in my childhood I discovered reading mystery books and Tarzan adventure is more fun than playing ball in the streets. Year after year I would read more and more, faster and faster. Eventually I start to write poetry and short stories in Arabic (my mother tongue). I became a bookworm a far cry from an MD.
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Edward Shafik Expressing your thoughts, believes, likes, and dislike. You strip yourself from masks and illusions and stand bare with your words. Doing the research…moreExpressing your thoughts, believes, likes, and dislike. You strip yourself from masks and illusions and stand bare with your words. Doing the research is 50% of the fun writing a book. Seeing your published book is very gratifying like having a child birthed into the world. Some books survived their authors and live forever in the conscience of time. (less)
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