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A knight without a castle : a story of resilience and hope
- Title
- A knight without a castle : a story of resilience and hope / Robert Katende.
- Author
- Katende, Robert
- Publication
- Issaquah, WA : Made for Grace Publishing, [2019]
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- Description
- xiv, 239 pages; 22 cm
- Summary
- "Once too poor to afford the rat poison with which he planned to take his own life, Robert's legacy tells an astonishing true story of resilience and hope. His work was made famous in the Disney movie Queen of Katwe, a biographical drama about a 13-year-old girl who became a Uganda National Chess Champion under Robert's mentorship. Now readers will get a first-hand account of how it all started, and the life of the man behind Phiona Mutesi's world-renown accomplishments. This powerful story is presented in two parts. First from Robert's perspective - war refugee turned missionary living the improbable dream to empower kids in Ugandan slums through chess - a game so foreign there is no word for it in their native language. And then by debut author Nathan Kiwere - presenting heartfelt testimonies from Katende's students. You'll ride along the deep valleys and the high mountaintops of Robert's childhood as he beats impossibilities that would have likely crushed anyone else! Robert's life illuminates a situation many will find difficult to imagine. However, his life will inspire you to achieve great things against insurmountable obstacles."--Back cover
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Autobiographies.
- Biographies.
- Contents
- Preparation for service -- Unlocking your potential -- Always look at the positive -- Cultivating a sense of hope -- Choose to be a blessing -- Have a dream -- Fostering a culture of mentorship -- Finding a positive angle -- The journey of growth -- Life after The Queen of Katwe -- Resurrection from death -- An infinity of possibilities -- Inspired to influence -- More than just a free meal -- The king of Katwe.
- Call Number
- Sc D 22-671
- ISBN
- 9781641463775
- 1641463775
- LCCN
- 2019939283
- OCLC
- 1127640845
- Author
- Katende, Robert, author.
- Title
- A knight without a castle : a story of resilience and hope / Robert Katende.
- Publisher
- Issaquah, WA : Made for Grace Publishing, [2019]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Local Subject
- Black author.
- Research Call Number
- Sc D 22-671