<p><strong>After the turmoil of Hurricane Sandy, Ahmed finally enrolls in high school and learns how to navigate academic life like other American teenagers. After switching schools, he is encouraged and supported to learn and perform music, and becomes curious about forming a band....</strong></p>

After the turmoil of Hurricane Sandy, Ahmed finally enrolls in high school and learns how to navigate academic life like other American teenagers. After switching schools, he is encouraged and supported to learn and perform music, and becomes curious about forming a band....

Season 2 | Ep. 3 - Pursuing the Dream

Ahmed Shareef was born twice. After surviving an explosion in Iraq which took his vision and half his right arm, Ahmed lives to share the tale of his life, one of most unique and improbable stories of perseverance you'll ever hear. Hosted by his friend Eric Ransom, the two document the entirety of Ahmed's incredible journey just as two buddies in casual conversation would. Topics range from the serious to the hilarious, including his experiences in Iraq and the United States, his love of playing music, and all the unexpected, down and dirty details in-between.

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Season 2 | Ep. 3 - Pursuing the Dream

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