My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (714 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1455540269 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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You will cry and you will be inspired with the will of a woman who embodies the real American Dream.Nely Galán, Entrepreneur and Producer. The twist and turns of her life keep you on the edge of your seat. The path to her success at Goldman Sachs is certainly inspiring. Graham, Former Chairman and Publisher of The Washington PostArce takes us on a breathtaking climb to the highest pinnacles of Wall Street while holding fast to a deep secret. Her story broke my heart and then made it jump for joy.America Ferrera, actor, producerA heart-rendering testament to the re
But in this brave new memoir, Arce digs deep to reveal the physical, financial, and emotional costs of the stunning secret that she, like many other high-achieving, successful individuals in the United States, had been forced to keep not only from her bosses, but even from her closest friends. By opening up about the story of her successes, her heartbreaks, and her long-fought journey to emerge from the shadows and become an American citizen, Arce shows us the true cost of achieving the American dream-from the perspective of a woman who had to scale unseen and unimaginable walls to get there..
JULISSA ARCE is a writer, speaker, and social-justice advocate. . She is the cofounder and chairman of the Ascend Educational Fund, a college scholarship and mentorship program that assists immigrant students, regardless of their immigration status, ethnicity, or national origin. Prior to becoming an advocate, she built a successful career on Wall Street, working at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Julissa is also a board member for the National Immigration
READ IN RECORD TIME :) I recently started this crazy workout plan where I do an hour of cardio every morning BEFORE my hour of weights. So naturally, extra brain stimulation was necessary on the Stairmaster to complement my summer bod pursuit. Enter Julissa's bookThis is not a book I would typically buy--because I have the literary interests of a teenage girl--but when I read she was a fellow Texan, I had to give it a try. I'm so glad I did!What I like most about this book is the author's honesty. She does not paint herself to be the picture of perfection, nor does she shy away from revealing the mistakes she made along her inc. "You won't put it down!" according to Amazon Customer. I was familiar with Julissa's story story based on the numerous interviews I had read on her, but this book gave further insight to her struggles. I realized all the things I had in common with her and if she made through so many difficulties so can I. Truly inspiring, the book will make you smile cry and reflect on different aspects of life. I can't stress enough how much I loved her book.. A Raw Story of the Difficult Path to Freedom as an Undocumented Immigrant E O V R Julissa's book is raw, honest, and beautifully written. Through her stories she highlights the struggles of being undocumented and ultimately persevering despite the many obstacles that her her status for many years. If you are an immigrant an/or a first-generation American, I wholeheartedly recommend this book. You will smile, laugh, and cry.