Lighting the Fire: A Cherokee Journey from Dropout to Professor

Name: Lighting the Fire: A Cherokee Journey from Dropout to Professor
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Book Synopsis: Abandoned by his Cherokee father to be raised by his white mother, Stephen Teehee was abandoned again to the care of his 75 year old grandfather and 60 year old grandmother in the fading oil boomtown of Bristow, Oklahoma. The Russells did the best they could with what they had. The Russells met in Indian Territory, the western terminus of the Trail of Tears. They told their Cherokee grandson the truth about his origins and offered up the most famous writer and speaker of their lives, Will Rogers, as a Cherokee role model as they read their grandson the newspaper every day and assured him that he was a smart boy who should “go to college,” something nobody in his family had done.

What followed were ten years of failure and misery that included three high schools. The attempts by the Russell elders to light the fire of curiosity in the boy were countered by an indifferent mother, a hostile father, and public schools that offered Indians “shop” or art.

Stephen Teehee chose a side when he changed his name to Russell and vowed to make his grandparents proud, a vow that would have to be kept posthumously. Steve Russell talked his way into The University of Texas on the second try and was admitted with no high school credits and no test scores. He graduated magna cum laude and went on to take a law degree from Texas and a graduate degree from Nevada.

Russell’s candid and compelling memoir will light the fire of curiosity, a love of learning, and the embrace of community in all who read it.

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Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey of resilience, determination, and triumph? Lighting the Fire: A Cherokee Journey from Dropout to Professor is a captivating memoir that will leave you inspired and motivated to overcome any obstacles in your path. Stephen Teehee's story is one of abandonment and struggle, but it's also a story of hope, love, and the power of education.

From a young age, Stephen Teehee faced abandonment and adversity. Raised by his grandparents in the fading oil boomtown of Bristow, Oklahoma, he was determined to break the cycle and make something of himself. Despite the challenges he faced, his grandparents instilled in him the belief that education was the key to success.

The path to success was not an easy one for Stephen Teehee. He encountered numerous setbacks, but he refused to give up. With unwavering determination, he talked his way into The University of Texas, against all odds. Without high school credits or test scores, he proved that with hard work and persistence, anything is possible.

Lighting the Fire is a raw and honest account of Stephen Teehee's journey from dropout to professor. Through his captivating storytelling, he sheds light on the power of curiosity, the love of learning, and the importance of community. This memoir will ignite a fire within you, inspiring you to chase your dreams and never settle for less.

If you're searching for a book that will move you to tears, ignite your ambition, and remind you of the incredible potential within yourself, look no further than Lighting the Fire: A Cherokee Journey from Dropout to Professor. Don't miss out on this transformative tale that will leave an indelible mark on your heart.

Ready to embark on this extraordinary journey? Click here to get your copy of Lighting the Fire: A Cherokee Journey from Dropout to Professor today and discover the power of resilience and determination.

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