Against the Current (Paperback)

Paperback. What does it mean to keep moving when life changes direction? In Against the Current, Michael T. Mitsui shares a deeply personal journey shaped by family, resilience, dance, and the search for purpose. Born in Canada to Japanese parents whose lives were marked by war and Hiroshima, Michael grew up carrying lessons of perseverance, humility, and unconditional love. His path would take him from the rivers and mountains of British Columbia to the championship ballroom floors, from becoming an eight-time Canadian Rhythm Champion to building dance studios and a family in Japan. Along the way, unexpected turns, including injury, loss, and the challenges of the pandemic forced him to reconsider the meaning of success. More than a story about dance, this is a memoir about the people who shape us, and the quiet moments that reveal what truly matter. Against the Current is an invitation to reflect on your own journey, rediscover your purpose, and trust that even life's most difficult changes may be guiding you towards where you are meant to be. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…