Triumphs of Tenacity by Yusra Mariyam

Thank you @YusraMariyam219 and @LoveBooksTours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Triumphs of Tenacity is a nonfiction memoir. I found this a fascinating read about Yusra life and what she overcame with the challenges that she faced in her life. This is a powerful and inspiring read, and I found it a very interesting and informative read about her going to university and the struggles she had to deal with, and I did feel quite attached to Yusra and felt many emotions reading this memoir about Yusra's life, from being born in Bangladesh to moving to the UK when she was seven years old. Triumphs of Tenacity is a thought-provoking and intriguing read. I love how brave and honest Yusra is in this memoir about her life and struggles . Triumphs of Tenacity is beautifully written. 4 stars. Blurb Triumphs of Tenacity is an inspiring memoir by Yusra Mariyam, chronicling her remarkable journey from a young girl in Bangladesh to a UK graduate. At seven, Yusra faced the daunting challenge of adapting to a new culture and language. Despite numerous setbacks, including academic failures and personal heartbreaks, she never lost sight of her dreams. Yusra’s transformation is profound. From a homemaker with no qualifications, raising six children, she emerged as a First-Class Honours graduate in International Business Management. Her story is one of relentless pursuit of empowerment and education, detailing both the practical challenges of her course and the emotional battles she overcame. Balancing her professional life with academic pursuits at Anglia Ruskin University, Yusra juggled full-time work while striving for success in adult education. Her experiences offer valuable lessons in positivity, resilience, and self-belief. Yusra’s narrative encourages readers to face adversity head-on, emphasizing that with determination, support, and a strong will, any challenge can be overcome. Author bio Yusra Mariyam is a London-based Business Growth Executive, writer, and mother of six. Born in Bangladesh and raised in the UK from the age of seven, she brings a rich cross-cultural perspective to her writing. Before entering the corporate world, she devoted many years to raising her children full-time, without ever imagining she would have the chance to pursue higher education. That dream became a reality when she returned to university as a mature student, juggling family life, full-time work, and academic study. In 2024, she graduated with First-Class Honours in International Business Management—an achievement that inspired her debut memoir. Triumphs of Tenacity is more than a traditional memoir. It’s a deeply personal account of one woman’s journey to reclaim her identity through grit, growth, and determination. Yusra shares how she balanced motherhood, career, and education in pursuit of self-empowerment. Her voice is honest, unflinching, and ultimately hopeful—inviting readers to see obstacles not as dead ends, but as turning points. She hopes her journey inspires everyone—regardless of gender, age, or background—to believe that it’s never too late to redefine their path and pursue long-held dreams.