An Unscripted Destiny

“An Unscripted Destiny” begins with Joseph’s childhood in Kerala, where his modest Catholic family faced the harsh realities of tenant farming displacement and social hierarchy. His mother’s acts of kindness and staunch faith planted seeds that would sustain him through decades of challenges. Despite mediocre grades and financial woes, Joseph pushed forward, eventually becoming a Chartered Accountant after learning hard lessons about corporate corruption that shaped his ethical compass.

When Joseph immigrated to America in 1983, his credentials meant little without local experience. He took whatever work he could find while praying for opportunity. That persistence led to a position subcontracting for Arthur Andersen, then climbing to partner at a CPA firm before a business partner’s betrayal left him facing legal battles and IRS liens. The book documents how he co-founded his own practice, expanded into IT staffing and government contracts, and built a company with offices spanning from Kansas City to Tokyo.

Joseph’s story extends beyond balance sheets. He describes founding the Asian American Chamber of Commerce to unite diverse communities, leading the International Relations Council, and his appointment to advise President Bush on policies affecting Asian Americans nationwide. His leadership missions across four continents gave him insights into diplomacy and development that informed everything he built back home. The book addresses his commitment to service and the tens of thousands of lives touched through his mentoring of immigrants and support of youth programs in India and Africa.