Review of Ambitions

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I too thoroughly enjoyed the excerpt made available today. I couldn't help but feel sad for poor Judith, she seemed to be doing all the physical and mental work herself. I also feel as though John would be an awesome, successful fighter. It's always advisable to do you, as long as you isn't illegal or immoral. Follow the path you deem most appropriate for your type of person. Congrats on BOTD!
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The review was good. It sparked interest in the book without giving away too much. Reading the sample, I could almost believe it was a true story. I agree that John inspires you to do great things in your life.
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This is a very warm review to read. A journey started by necessity for the family building up to personal goal. I'm touched by John's determination.
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A book by Frank Baillargeon delves into the life of John and his family, highlighting his fervor for street fighting and his aspiration to become a professional fighter despite facing numerous challenges. This inspiring biography offers valuable lessons, particularly for young individuals grappling with life's obstacles. The reviewers admire John's ambition and resilience in pursuing his dreams, emphasizing the significance of focusing on attainable changes to ease life's journey. The narrative's appeal lies in its motivational themes and captivating character choices, especially the compelling portrayal of an illiterate youth's determined pursuit of his aspirations
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Thank you for your great review. It sounds like an interesting fiction story along the lines of a memoir. I have added it to my list of books to read sometime after I read your review. I'm hoping that John is able to turn his life to something he wants and he is successful at it. The great editing is also awesome.
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I became interested as I read about John and how he worked tirelessly to achieve success. John's life is what I would call a journey of hope if I were to give it a name. This book was written beautifully by the author. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I admired John's ascent from the streets to the palace due to his dedication to being a successful professional fighter. I've learned from reading this book that your passion and drive for success are more important than your background. While you cannot change your place of birth, you may decide who or what you will become in the future. Despite his humble upbringing, John was tenacious and determined to succeed.
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A historical romance novels sounds like the perfect porch-reading book for summer!! The 19th century is a wonderful setting for romance, I can’t wait to read this book!
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“Ambitions” by Frank Baillargeon is a story about a young man named John that quit school and went to work to help his parents, Irish immigrants, feed their family. John went to work but spent his free time with his gang members. John became a very good street fighter and he decided to make fighting his career. Will hard work lead to success? Did he become a professional fighter? Did he make it to the big-time fighting arena? One must read the book to learn what happens to John and his family. Good review.
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This is a very enjoyable book because it is a story of hope. It follows John as he attempts to have a better life and achieve his ambition of being a professional fighter. Congrats on the BOTD!
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You have done a comprehensive review & it awaken my curiosity to read the book to find out whether John will succeed or not. Great work. Thank you.
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Post by Stephen Christopher 1 »

Wow, Blessing, I love how this book inspired you to pursue your dreams; that's awesome. Historical romance isn't my preferred genre, so I'll skip this one. I'm happy that you got inspired by it.
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John's ambition leads him to a career as a professional fighter, and it would be worth reading this story about John and his struggle to succeed despite the obstacles.
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AMBITIONS are goals and destinations one may achieve and reach by perseverance and FAITH. This booster review of this very inspiring BOTD gives HOPE to everyone. Nothing is impossible if we believe and work hard with a good purpose.
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This well-written biography about John Morrissey's life seems like a story of hope and determination. It also sounds like when he saw an opportunity, he took it. Great review!
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Post by Spoppi »

A truly inspiring review for what sounds like an equally inspiring story! Based on how you describe the character of John in this review I have no doubt that he will achieve his dreams of being a professional fighter. And I’m interested in reading about his journey!
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