Victoria Marie Lees
When a high school counselor tells her learning-disabled, first-born child, Marie, she’s not smart enough for college, Victoria is thrown back in time to when her father said the same thing-to her. Determined to prove them both wrong, Victoria begins college to help her five children. With raw honesty and humor, Determination: Mother of Five Conquers College chronicles Victoria’s relentless pursuit of education, from community college to an Ivy League scholarship. As she juggles coursework, parenting, and self-doubt, she fights not only for her own success but also for Marie’s future. But does she have what it takes to graduate at this level-and can she help Marie defy the odds as well?A story of resilience, grit, and the power of belief, Determination proves that perseverance matters and can make success happen, even for those who learn differently.
