Chisom The Champ Summary
Chisom The Champ
By Dr. Irene Okoronkwo Obika
This book is dedicated to my son and all the kids in the world who may be viewed as “ different”. Be encouraged and inspired to be the best you can be!
When I was in my mom’s belly, my parents knew their was something special about me. Page 1
Black pregnant couple , daddy’s hands on moms belly with both parents smiling.
The day I was born, my daddy named me Chisom, which means God is with us. He was so excited and proud his son was born happy and healthy.
Page 2… Pic of couple holding baby in arms in Hospital
My parents always spoke positivity into my life. They started early with making sure my self esteem was high and intact.
Page 3…..Toddler walking towards parents. Parents arms outstretched towards them.
When I started kindergarten, that is when life started to change. The new friends I had at school, were not my friends at all.
Page 4 Black Igbo boy with red hat on head and traditional outfit standing in the …show more content…
Irene Okoronkwo- Obika is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, friend, entrepreneur, nursing consultant, motivational speaker, author, board certified family nurse practitioner and board certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. She wears many hats! She has a passion for serving vulnerable populations and helping youth realize their full potential. She currently provides psychiatric care to incarcerated adolescents and adults. She is a board member of Emmanuel’s Village Builders, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors that will attend a 4-year university. She was bullied as a child growing up Nigerian in New Orleans, Louisiana but through family support and determination, overcame bullying and has reached the height of her academic career in nursing by receiving a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Texas at Arlington. She resides in Grand Prairie, TX with her husband and young son,
By Dr. Irene Okoronkwo Obika
This book is dedicated to my son and all the kids in the world who may be viewed as “ different”. Be encouraged and inspired to be the best you can be!
When I was in my mom’s belly, my parents knew their was something special about me. Page 1
Black pregnant couple , daddy’s hands on moms belly with both parents smiling.
The day I was born, my daddy named me Chisom, which means God is with us. He was so excited and proud his son was born happy and healthy.
Page 2… Pic of couple holding baby in arms in Hospital
My parents always spoke positivity into my life. They started early with making sure my self esteem was high and intact.
Page 3…..Toddler walking towards parents. Parents arms outstretched towards them.
When I started kindergarten, that is when life started to change. The new friends I had at school, were not my friends at all.
Page 4 Black Igbo boy with red hat on head and traditional outfit standing in the …show more content…
Irene Okoronkwo- Obika is a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, aunt, friend, entrepreneur, nursing consultant, motivational speaker, author, board certified family nurse practitioner and board certified family psychiatric nurse practitioner. She wears many hats! She has a passion for serving vulnerable populations and helping youth realize their full potential. She currently provides psychiatric care to incarcerated adolescents and adults. She is a board member of Emmanuel’s Village Builders, a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors that will attend a 4-year university. She was bullied as a child growing up Nigerian in New Orleans, Louisiana but through family support and determination, overcame bullying and has reached the height of her academic career in nursing by receiving a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Texas at Arlington. She resides in Grand Prairie, TX with her husband and young son,