My (Underground) American Dream
My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2017
Summary
Julissa Arce knows firsthand that the most common, preconceived answers to those questions are sometimes far too simple—and often just plain wrong.
On the surface, Arce’s story reads like a how-to manual for achieving the American dream: growing up in an apartment on the outskirts of San Antonio, she worked tirelessly, achieved academic excellence, and landed a coveted job on Wall Street, complete with a six-figure salary. The level of professional and financial success that she achie…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781455540266 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1455540269 |
| Author: | Julissa Arce |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Center Street |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2017 |
| Weight: | 268g |
| Dimensions: | 132mm x 203mm x 22mm |
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A great, bright explosion of a book. A 21st-century David Copperfield with its utterly lovable, wildly imperfect heroine; a plot packed with incident; a few villains and many, many heroes. There are as many miracles as disasters, and no place to catch your breath. The reader will cheer and then be sad-and will learn much about the lives of young immigrants in America.–Donald E. Graham, Former Chairman and Publisher of The Washington Post
A heart-rendering testament to the resiliency and determination of one woman who dared to dream. It crosses borders - literally and metaphorically.–Turney Duff, New York Times bestselling author of The Buy Side
Arce takes us on a breathtaking climb to the highest pinnacles of Wall Street while holding fast to a deep secret. The path to her success at Goldman Sachs is certainly inspiring. But it is the telling of her story with humor, grace and insight that is the real achievement.–Lisa Endlich, author of New York Times bestseller Goldman Sachs: The Culture of Success
Julissa Arce’s story is a must read. The twist and turns of her life keep you on the edge of your seat. She lives with a secret that could destroy her life every day, while rising through the ranks of Wall Street. 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
There are so many moments in Julissa’s journey that numbed my body and transported me fully into her harrowing experience. Her story broke my heart and then made it jump for joy.–America Ferrera, actor, producer
About The Author
Julissa Arce
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. Julissa is also a board member for the National Immigration Law Center and for College Spring. Prior to becoming an advocate, she built a successful career on Wall Street, working at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch.
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