The Odyssey for Democracy
Embracing the Vision of Hope and Change in Bosnia and Herzegovina
By Clark Curtis

140 pp., 6 x 9, 80 images
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Paperback ISBN: 978-1-4696-6632-7
Published: September 2021
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After announcing his intentions on national TV in January of 2018, Mirsad began this journey in earnest in May of 2018 by building a campaign from the ground up with the hope of instilling a vision of hope and change and shifting the country’s political discourse. However, he soon learned that the odds were stacked against him. He only had five months and limited funds to prove to the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina that he deserved their votes. And so, he took his meager funds, limited time, and infinite passion to do just that. He toured the country, meeting and talking with citizens, to share his vision of hope and change.
Though Mirsad was not victorious on October 7th, his results were deemed historic and unprecedented. A relatively unknown, underfunded independent candidate managed to receive 60,000 votes or ten percent of the total votes cast. And, despite the defeat, Mirsad succeeded in spearheading a democratic movement, resulting in the formation of the Platform for Progress political organization in November of 2018 and the official dawning of The Odyssey for Democracy.
About the Author
Clark Curtis has been in the communications business for over thirty years as a print and broadcast journalist and directing communications efforts in the public and private sectors. Through his communications and nonprofit work, he has dedicated himself to supporting the voices of those trying to make a positive impact globally and serving as a voice for the marginalized who have no voices of their own. Clark jumped at the opportunity to document and share the story of Mirsad Hadźikadić, his former boss at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and longtime friend, upon learning of his decision to run for office--a story that Clark wanted to share with the rest of the world and perhaps could serve as a model for others. The Odyssey for Democracy is his first published book.
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