From Island Dust to Inner Gold:

Orlando Meulens

• 19 juni 2025
• 9789465209203

Samenvatting:

From Island Dust to Inner Gold: Freedom Was Never About Money is a heartfelt memoir that follows the journey of a boy from a poor Caribbean neighborhood who dared to dream of a life shaped by freedom, not fear. Born into a world still echoing with the inequalities of colonialism and colorism, he navigates prejudice, economic hardship, and cultural displacement—yet chooses not to become bitter. Driven by a quiet strength, he migrates to the Netherlands, seeking education, dignity, and a future. There, he meets the woman who becomes his life partner, builds a family, and carves a path from survival to purpose. While others saw barriers, he saw stepping stones—and through every setback, he held on to a deeper truth: that real freedom has little to do with wealth, and everything to do with inner peace. Told in clear, reflective language, this memoir is more than a story of success. It’s a moving account of identity, love, fatherhood, spiritual awakening, and resilience. A gentle, cinematic unfolding of a life that reminds us: even in a world divided by class and skin, the greatest wealth begins within.