{"product_id":"bob-birkss-family-memoir-a-poor-boys-history-and-experiences-paperback","title":"Bob Birks's Family Memoir: A Poor Boy's History and Experiences - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Cremo Birks MD Facs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a person successful? Robert C. Birks tells the story of two boys who were high achievers. What made them this way? Did it matter that their father had a 4th grade education and their mother had a 10th grade education? These parents gave their sons a better life teaching them how to save money, spend it and be a friend. Every part of Carl and Robert's lives-grooming, dressing, or performing in school--was accompanied by their parents' support. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Carl and Robert were committed to success. Robert recalls adventures on a family friend's farm, working for the Detroit Free Press competing to sell the most subscriptions, and resourcefully getting through a tricky lab at Meharry. He talks of cutting back on food to save enough to pay a bill. There would be setbacks and obstacles, but they were steadfast in their commitment to succeed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Robert remembers incidents that tried his commitment. Medical schools did not accept Black students. Resisting anger, he opted for showing his ability to learn medicine, treat patients, perform surgery, teach interns, and manage a busy city ER. He did these while joining the army, getting married, and having three children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Success cannot happen without integrity. Success is not about cheating or taking shortcuts. Memories of Robert's feelings for his dogs, students, coworkers, parents, aunts and uncles, \"big\" brother, friends, and wife build a legacy based on integrity and grit.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.21 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589642895613,"sku":"9781664257054","price":55.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/SmZobGNycXpUc1dXQWNSRnREVUVldz09.webp?v=1779951180","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/bob-birkss-family-memoir-a-poor-boys-history-and-experiences-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}