Xulon Press presents an incredible true-life testimony from humble beginnings to success that will provide inspiration and motivation to all readers.
ABBEVILLE, La., Aug. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Andrea K. Sims shares a series of powerful short stories about her late husband Dudley's life in Overcoming the Odds of Life: From a Humble Birth in a Rice Field to Multi-Million-Dollar Business Deals($15.49, paperback, 9798868501579; $23.99, hardcover, 9798868501586; $6.99, e-book, 9798868501593; audiobook, 9798868501609).
When author Dudley M. Sims passed away, his wife Andrea jumped in to finish the book that he had started writing. Born in 1935 during the Great Depression, he had no idea the incredible life full of obstacles as well as blessings he would live. His was the life of a little Cajun Boy, born in a rice field, who at nine-and one-half years old worked as a car hop to help support his family. Sadly, at fifteen years old, Dudley was stricken with illness and rushed to a hospital far away from where he lived. Diagnosed with tuberculosis, he received the second lobectomy ever performed. Readers will be inspired to read compelling short stories about the author's husband, from moving to New Orleans where he met his wife, accepting Jesus as his Savior, working various jobs in multiple fields to forming his own non-union company, and other life events.
Each story highlights Dudley's strength to be an overcomer, the love he and his wife shared that she continues to feel to this day, and the unforgettable legacy he left behind. It's a relatable reminder that one cannot control hardships in life, but one can control persevering and overcoming obstacles.
When asked what inspired the author to write this book, Sims said, "My husband, Dudley, started the book, but passed before it was finished. He was my inspiration. He was a wonderful and kind man, husband and father."
Andrea K. Sims is a mother and great, great grandmother. She worked with her husband, Dudley, until he passed away. She handled bookkeeping and went everywhere with her husband to buy properties. Together they really enjoyed that. One of the last projects that she and Dudley accomplished together was starting a ranch with a lot of black cattle. Since the age of 80 years old, Sims has been enjoying developing original oil paintings in addition to designing and building things. Now at 90 years old, with the Lord's help, she is excited to be recognized as a published author.
Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date. Overcoming the Odds of Life: From a Humble Birth in a Rice Field to Multi-Million-Dollar Business Deals is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.
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