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Look for Strength
Look for Strength tells short stories about strong individuals from around the world.
You'll hear from people who started companies, have saved lives, or have overcome adversity.
Maybe, like me, you feel our world has been turned upside down in the last few years, and sometimes, you just need some strength.
You’ll hear each person share their story and the meaning of strength.
And maybe, in this, you’ll find what makes you strong – and believe you are, and can be more exceptional than you think.
Look for Strength
Episode 11: The Strength of Bravery (Part 2)
Today I’ll be speaking with professional basketball player, coach, and author, Alex Owumi.
He wrote his autobiography, Qaddafi’s Point Guard, after playing for Al Nasr, the Libyan basketball team owned by Qaddafi’s family.
He joined the team right before the Libyan Civil War broke out in 2011. When the conflict escalated right outside, Owumi was forced to stay in his apartment without food or electricity.
In part 1, we’ll discuss why he started playing basketball, his experience playing in Libya and meeting Qaddafi and how his life changed overnight as a result of the Arab Spring.
In part 2, you’ll hear about how he escaped Libya during the Libyan Civil War, how his relationship with basketball changed and how he told the story of those who helped save his life along the way.
Check out Alex Owumi’s book, Qaddafi’s Point Guard.
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