Did you know that Google's cofounder, Sergey Brin, emigrated to the US from Russia to escape Jewish persecution? Or that Rihanna lived with her first producer and his family after she emigrated from Barbados?While many debate the merits of immigration reform, thousands of immigrants from all over the world continue to shape the very fabric of our nation's popular culture and society. From celebrities to sports stars, business leaders to politicians, these individuals embody the spirit and freedom of our nation.The American Immigrant highlights some of the stories of these international heroes. Discover the paths that people like Andy Garcia, Madeleine Albright, Lupita Nyong'o and Yasiel Puig walked in their pursuit of the American Dream.

The American Immigrant

Gephardt, Dick

Elevate

<p>TRUE STORIES. REAL PEOPLE. CURRENT ISSUES. Volume One of "The American Immigrant" series, "The Outsiders," shares immigrant stories connected to our current cultural climate and celebrates those who help build our nation.This is the first volume in a series of short books filled with incredible stories of adversity, freedom, and success. In this volume you'll connect with stories of immigrants who came to the United States as refugees; who overcame religious persecution; who arrived poor, but had the determination to make a life for themselves in America; and who, at one point, were undocumented. "The Outsiders" shares the true stories of the people behind the label. – A quarter of American citizens are first or second generation immigrants. Objectively speaking, immigrants play a vital role in our society, from the owner of the corner gas station to the CEO of a billion dollar corporation. Unfortunately, the politics of immigration have created a lot of impersonal dialogue. "The American Immigrant" series is a means of reconnecting the faces of real people to this controversial topic.</p>

The American Immigrant: The Outsiders

Russell, Mark L.

Humor & Entertainment

Elevate Publishing

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The American Immigrant

The American Immigrant: The Outsiders