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Author : VIDAL. GUZMAN
Release : 2022
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Book Rating : 210/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis 40 DOLLARS AND A DREAM. by : VIDAL. GUZMAN
Download or read book 40 DOLLARS AND A DREAM. written by VIDAL. GUZMAN. This book was released on 2022. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mark Robert Rank PhD
Release : 2014-03-01
Genre : Social Science
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Book Rating : 302/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Chasing the American Dream by : Mark Robert Rank PhD
Download or read book Chasing the American Dream written by Mark Robert Rank PhD. This book was released on 2014-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States has been epitomized as a land of opportunity, where hard work and skill can bring personal success and economic well-being. The American Dream has captured the imagination of people from all walks of life, and to many, it represents the heart and soul of the country. But there is another, darker side to the bargain that America strikes with its people -- it is the price we pay for our individual pursuit of the American Dream. That price can be found in the economic hardship present in the lives of millions of Americans. In Chasing the American Dream, leading social scientists Mark Robert Rank, Thomas A. Hirschl, and Kirk A. Foster provide a new and innovative look into a curious dynamic -- the tension between the promise of economic opportunities and rewards and the amount of turmoil that Americans encounter in their quest for those rewards. The authors explore questions such as: -What percentage of Americans achieve affluence, and how much income mobility do we actually have? -Are most Americans able to own a home, and at what age? -How is it that nearly 80 percent of us will experience significant economic insecurity at some point between ages 25 and 60? -How can access to the American Dream be increased? Combining personal interviews with dozens of Americans and a longitudinal study covering 40 years of income data, the authors tell the story of the American Dream and reveal a number of surprises. The risk of economic vulnerability has increased substantially over the past four decades, and the American Dream is becoming harder to reach and harder to keep. Yet for most Americans, the Dream lies not in wealth, but in economic security, pursuing one's passions, and looking toward the future. Chasing the American Dream provides us with a new understanding into the dynamics that shape our fortunes and a deeper insight into the importance of the American Dream for the future of the country.
Author : Niphaphone "Laura' Robertson
Release : 2021-05-22
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Book Rating : 341/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Forty Dollars and a Dream by : Niphaphone "Laura' Robertson
Download or read book Forty Dollars and a Dream written by Niphaphone "Laura' Robertson. This book was released on 2021-05-22. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the author shares how she discovered her reason to come to America. She shares stories of her childhood and of her family members, some killed during the Communist Rule in the '70s. The author's father, a prisoner did a daring escape and took his family to a refugee camp in order to survive the war that was devastating the country of Lao. The author courageously shares her experience, reading the newspaper clippings and stories written about her, her family, and her friends. In this book filled with the history of their journey into a new life, she shares the kindness of strangers and how without them, their lives may have ended. A definite must-read! Powerful,, riveting, and truly engaging.
Author : Nat'l Museum African American Hist/Cult
Release : 2016-09-27
Genre : History
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Book Rating : 688/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Dream a World Anew by : Nat'l Museum African American Hist/Cult
Download or read book Dream a World Anew written by Nat'l Museum African American Hist/Cult. This book was released on 2016-09-27. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dream A World Anew is the stunning gift book accompanying the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. It combines informative narratives from leading scholars, curators, and authors with objects from the museum's collection to present a thorough exploration of African American history and culture. The first half of the book bridges a major gap in our national memory by examining a wide arc of African American history, from Slavery, Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Great Migrations through Segregation, the Civil Rights Movement, and beyond. The second half of the book celebrates African American creativity and cultural expressions through art, dance, theater, and literature. Sidebars and profiles of influential figures--including Harriet Tubman, Robert Smalls, Ida B. Wells, Mordecai Johnson, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and many others--provide additional context and interest throughout the book. Dream a World Anew is a powerful book that provides an opportunity to explore and revel in African American history and culture, as well as the chance to see how central African American history is for all Americans.
Author : Raj Gupta
Release : 2016-03-10
Genre : Biography & Autobiography
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Book Rating : 561/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Eight Dollars and A Dream: My American Journey by : Raj Gupta
Download or read book Eight Dollars and A Dream: My American Journey written by Raj Gupta. This book was released on 2016-03-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Eight Dollars and a Dream tells of a remarkable personal and professional journey by one of America's premier CEOs and corporate directors. Raj Gupta, working with Syd Havely, offers a candid and captivating story, told with passion and special appreciation for how family, mentors and other leaders transformed him and how he in turn changed his world, a compelling account for all who are navigating a corner office, a boardroom, or their life course. " - Michael Useem, Professor and Director of the Leadership Center, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania "Raj's story is the American dream writ large with a focus on what is really important in life. I have had the privilege of working with Raj for many years and have seen his qualities as a business leader firsthand. But I have benefitted even more by watching his example of how to lead one's life with dignity, integrity, and grace. This is a book that needs to be read!" - Bill McNabb, Chairman and CEO, The Vanguard Group, Inc.
