“I know from my own education, that if I had not encountered two or three individuals that spent extra time with me, I would have been in Jail.” -Steve Jobs
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela
As a young boy, the odds were never in his favor. He was stranded on a tiny island in the Bahamas waiting for a boat to pick him up. He risked his life as this small boat snuck into America through a corner of the Bermuda Triangle. Feeling like a wimpy kid in his new country and overwhelmed with many challenges, he did not believe in himself and wanted to give up. But in this world of darkness, he found refuge, hope and light in the magic of books. Today, he no longer feels wimpy as an adult and has the privilege to help his patients by getting into their chests and fixing their hearts. But don’t worry, this book is not about heart surgery. This is a true story of hope, imagination and courage that allowed a young boy to overcome great obstacles through the power of an education. In A Boy and a Book, Dr. Fernandez will show you how you can do it, as well. It worked for him, and it will work for you. …