Title: FINDING MY WAY Author: ANYIAM NUEL Publication Year: 2023 Synopsis: " Finding my way" is a coming-of-age novel that follows the journey of Rick Decker , a young man who decides to drop out of college to embark on an adventurous quest to find his own path in life. Filled with uncertainty about his future and dissatisfaction with the traditional college route, Rick makes the bold decision to leave behind the safety of his studies and venture out into the unknown. Armed with determination, curiosity, and a hunger for self-discovery, he sets off on a transformative adventure that will challenge his preconceived notions about success, society, and happiness. Rick's quest takes him across different cities, landscapes, and social circles, as he encounters a diverse array of individuals who have also followed their own unconventional paths. From artists and entrepreneurs to nomads and spiritual guides, each encounter provides Rick with valuable insights and perspectives that shape his own journey.
Chapter 1 The beginning of an end
Rick Decker is like any other yrs 19 old Guy...well he seems ordinary to people because he's really quiet and keeps to himself..... He's fun when he need to be around few friends that he has.
But he doesn't feel ordinary,he sees the world differently and feels more evolved than his peers more mature even.
He's the first son in his family with four siblings and where he's from every child has to be go to college which is considered has the only way to be be a better person and be successful in life and as the first son of the Family you have to do what your father wants,to show a good example ,which is going through college graduating with good grades and getting a job.
So that's how it had to be...After some years got by Rick got into college Just like his parents wanted ,they was so happy for him on getting into college but Rick was not really that Cheerful although he was happy he's parents were happy
So after all the preparations and bills paid ,Rick was finally set up at his Dorm and ready to go out and start he's university life
Everything was really new to him because he had to interact with lots and different type of people which he finds it hard to deal with...but he try to do what he had to do and kept pushing.He went through he's first year.
The second year started and In his head he was Like "here we go again " at this point he was really drain and come the realization the the stress of going to school and have anxiety about exams and the pressure was too much and he noticed that was always sad...coupled with the fact that he felt alone with nobody to confide in and he was broke....he then stop going to class and stop worrying about exams and was trying to actually live and find his place in the world. He had always had big dreams, but college seemed like a dead end. He couldn't find the motivation or passion to continue studying something he wasn't truly passionate about. So, one fateful day, he made the decision to drop out and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Hence the BEGINNING OF AN END
Chapter 1 The beginning of an end
16/08/2023