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My Fight for Survival: From the Lebanese Civil War to Wall Street and My Quest to Beat Cancer and COVID
Fady A. Rizk’s inspiring memoir takes us from his thrilling youth fighting in the front lines of the Lebanese Civil War, to the cutthroat world of Wall Street, culminating in his most challenging battle yet—overcoming cancer and COVID.
Fady A. Rizk was born in Lebanon in 1963, where his family owned and operated a private hospital. On April 13, 1975, everything changed—a bloody and harrowing civil war began that would last fifteen years, claiming the lives of 150,000 and leaving the country in ruins. Faced with the prospect of his country’s destruction, Fady made a fateful decision that would alter the course of his life.
But that wouldn’t be Fady’s only fight for survival. He moved to America to pursue a better life and an education at Syracuse University. He went on to meet the love of his life at his first job in NYC and started a family of his own. After talking his way onto the Wall Street trading floors, he ended up working for one of the “Four Horsemen of Wall Street,” a captivating journey that led him to NatWest in London and back to the US to work for Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital.
As if his intense battles in the vaunted halls of Wall Street weren’t enough, in 2013, Fady was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a malady that has occupied his life for the past decade, punctuated by a bout with COVID that nearly ended his life. But just as he had battled from deepest despair in the front lines of Beirut, he survived.
Told in thrilling and brisk prose, with astounding tales of war, intrigue, perseverance and love—Fady A. Rizk is a powerful and captivating new voice that will inspire readers in all walks of life, particularly those who have faced the same struggles, whether in the workplace, in the war-torn places of the world, or in their own personal battle with health and hardship.
Fady A. Rizk was born in Lebanon in 1963, where his family owned and operated a private hospital. On April 13, 1975, everything changed—a bloody and harrowing civil war began that would last fifteen years, claiming the lives of 150,000 and leaving the country in ruins. Faced with the prospect of his country’s destruction, Fady made a fateful decision that would alter the course of his life.
But that wouldn’t be Fady’s only fight for survival. He moved to America to pursue a better life and an education at Syracuse University. He went on to meet the love of his life at his first job in NYC and started a family of his own. After talking his way onto the Wall Street trading floors, he ended up working for one of the “Four Horsemen of Wall Street,” a captivating journey that led him to NatWest in London and back to the US to work for Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital.
As if his intense battles in the vaunted halls of Wall Street weren’t enough, in 2013, Fady was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a malady that has occupied his life for the past decade, punctuated by a bout with COVID that nearly ended his life. But just as he had battled from deepest despair in the front lines of Beirut, he survived.
Told in thrilling and brisk prose, with astounding tales of war, intrigue, perseverance and love—Fady A. Rizk is a powerful and captivating new voice that will inspire readers in all walks of life, particularly those who have faced the same struggles, whether in the workplace, in the war-torn places of the world, or in their own personal battle with health and hardship.
316 pages, Paperback
Published July 15, 2024
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July 24, 2024
It is a powerful memoir that transcends its individual story to impart universal lessons of courage and resilience. It stands as a testament to the transformative power of perseverance and the ability to find hope and purpose even in the darkest of times. Rizk's journey is a poignant reminder that through unwavering determination, one can navigate the most formidable challenges and emerge stronger on the other side.
July 26, 2024
What stands out in Rizk’s memoir is not just the breadth of his experiences but the depth of his reflections. The book transcends a mere recounting of events, delving into themes of perseverance, resilience, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. Rizk’s ability to weave together tales of personal and professional triumphs, set against the backdrop of global and personal crises, makes this memoir a powerful testament to the human spirit.
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