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Early Life and Addiction
- Suroosh Alvi's parents, academics from Pakistan, emphasized the importance of hard work.
- He struggled with addiction, leading to rehab twice and strained family relationships.
Finding Purpose and a Chance Encounter
- After rehab, Suroosh Alvi found purpose by attending support meetings.
- A chance encounter led to a job at a bilingual magazine, sparking his career in publishing.
Voice of Montreal's Challenges
- Voice of Montreal, a 16-page newsprint magazine, faced challenges due to a shrinking English market.
- Despite being a "laughing stock", Alvi believed in their unique content and audience.