Award winning author overcame many obstacles before finding success

From a troubled childhood in Bosnia on a flight to boarding school, he discovered his passion for flying that has become a highlight in his life. The pilot let him fly the plane and told him he was the best pilot he met so far. For a child who hadn’t heard much encouragement that was all he needed to start looking toward his own future and what could he become.

At school, he sought mischief out one day and found literacy in the library. His very first book, he couldn’t read and wasn’t interested in reading. The librarian hinted at the mystery of the book and so, despite being unable to read, h...