About the book

Against All Odds: From the Grit of Jamaica to the Grit and Glory of Canada is the inspiring memoir of Norman Hamilton—an immigrant, father, and entrepreneur who refused to let poverty, violence, or betrayal define him.

Born in the rugged hills of St. Thomas, Jamaica, and raised in Kingston’s unforgiving Spoilers district, Norman learned early that survival required courage, hustle, and unshakable faith. From selling juice as a boy to giving blood to pay tuition in Canada, every sacrifice became a stepping stone toward resilience.