Lina Is Asia's Iron Woman

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Lina is Asia's iron lady, a woman who never gives up, or fear. Lina sacrificed her comfort to draw a smile on her children's faces. Her life wasn't easy. However, she faced all the obstacles and rigors alone in her life journey, which traced her personality. Moreover, her resilience established her identity and made her my role model. Lina had seven, children who were a huge responsibility to take care of. The catastrophes in her life were endless, especially when she lost her house as a result of a magnificent fire, which demolished her house. Moreover, she was forced to live in a tent for a few months. However, during those few months, she lost her youngest son, which his health stroked from the smoke that harmed his lungs to death. Lina

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