The Power of a Promise

In The Power of a Promise Lesra shares the secrets of his success demonstrating that a key factor in overcoming obstacles is a strong belief that we can move beyond limiting circumstances.<p> -Robin Sharma Leadership guru Author of the #1 International Bestsellers <i>The Greatness Guide</i> and <i>The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari</i><p> Have you ever discovered an inspiring story of someone who has made a real difference in the world and asked yourself how they accomplished that?<p> Lesra Martin's secret is that he believes that neither your intellect nor your circumstances will ultimately determine your success in life; that the real key to success lies in our ability to make a commitment to ourselves and then to fulfill that promise whatever it is!<p> Filled with thought-provoking insights and practical guidance for tackling the everyday challenges we all face <i>The Power of a Promise</i> takes us on a journey to uncover our hidden strengths to discover the gifts that we have to share and to reveal the life that we were meant to live.<p> Lesra Martin was once an inner city kid dismissed by society; he rose from a poorly educated Brooklyn teen to a highly respected attorney. His heartrending story which was the subject of the major feature film <i>The Hurricane</i> has inspired millions including its star Denzel Washington. Also inspired by his experiences The National Film Board of Canada produced the documentary <i>The Journey of Lesra Martin</i> a compelling film that was screened at numerous film festivals around the world including the Hollywood Black Film Festival.