| Biographical Non-Fiction posted February 17, 2018 |
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Life is Full of Surprises!
Ups and Downs
by Thesis
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Born to poor parents in Paterson, NJ and educated by the Jesuits, I obtained my MBA. Married the girl of my dreams at 21 years old, worked 7 days a week, had 2 amazing daughters, amassed some wealth, but had to travel 95% of my time internationally for 30 plus years.
Gave back to the community in money, and later, time.
Helped family with financial issues and got caught up becoming the one needing help. I trusted an attorney who led me into a mortgage debacle that cost me to lose my $775,000 home. No one was willing to help me.
Years later, the state settled the RICO case (over 100 homeowners affected), we were awarded $5,000 for our $775,000 home.
I suffered credit issues and the stigma of bankruptcy for years. My wife of 42 years and I recovered. We now have a small Townhouse and can smile again.
Your Life in 150 words writing prompt entry
Born to poor parents in Paterson, NJ and educated by the Jesuits, I obtained my MBA. Married the girl of my dreams at 21 years old, worked 7 days a week, had 2 amazing daughters, amassed some wealth, but had to travel 95% of my time internationally for 30 plus years.
Gave back to the community in money, and later, time.
Helped family with financial issues and got caught up becoming the one needing help. I trusted an attorney who led me into a mortgage debacle that cost me to lose my $775,000 home. No one was willing to help me.
Years later, the state settled the RICO case (over 100 homeowners affected), we were awarded $5,000 for our $775,000 home.
I suffered credit issues and the stigma of bankruptcy for years. My wife of 42 years and I recovered. We now have a small Townhouse and can smile again.
Gave back to the community in money, and later, time.
Helped family with financial issues and got caught up becoming the one needing help. I trusted an attorney who led me into a mortgage debacle that cost me to lose my $775,000 home. No one was willing to help me.
Years later, the state settled the RICO case (over 100 homeowners affected), we were awarded $5,000 for our $775,000 home.
I suffered credit issues and the stigma of bankruptcy for years. My wife of 42 years and I recovered. We now have a small Townhouse and can smile again.
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Writing Prompt Write the entire story of your life in no more than 150 words. You can be experimental, creative, funny, serious, provocative, reflective, whatever style you best feel represents your life. You must write about your entire life, not just a moment of it. No poetry (too easy). No fiction (YOUR life), although metaphors are acceptable so long as they are directly interpretable to be about your life. You'll be surprised at what your life looks like in 150 words... |
Exactly 150 words.
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