My (Underground) American Dream

My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive

De: Julissa Arce

Narrado por: Julissa Arce

A National Bestseller!

What does an undocumented immigrant look like? What kind of family must she come from? How could she get into this country? What is the true price she must pay to remain in the United States?

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 achieved was the very definition of the American dream. 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.

From the time she was brought to this country by her hardworking parents as a child, Arce-the scholarship winner, the honors college graduate, the young woman who climbed the ladder to become a vice president at Goldman Sachs-had secretly lived as an undocumented immigrant. In this surprising, at times heart-wrenching, but always inspirational personal story of struggle, grief, and ultimate redemption, Arce takes readers deep into the little-understood world of a generation of undocumented immigrants in the United States today- people who live next door, sit in your classrooms, work in the same office, and may very well be your boss. 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.

Reseñas de la Crítica

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

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

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

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

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.—Galan Nely, Entrepreneur and Producer

Enlightened

To be able to open up and allow others in is breath taking. thank you!

A MUST READ!!!!!

I think everyone would love this book it is incredibly well written, keeps you very focused and invested in the story, and provides extremely valuable education on immigrant experiences in the US.

Interesting story

A very interesting and captivating read. Hard work and perseverance pays off. Julissa is a great author and narrator. Enjoyed this book.

amazing story

i listened to this book for school its one of the only books that didnt feel like it was boring to read its an amazing book and i loved listening to it.

fantastic!

I loved listening to this audiobook! I feel completely inspired by Julissa's story. the topic of undocumented immigrants is near and dear to my heart. if you are ignorant about or interested in education, Mexican American culture, women in the workplace, or undocumented immigrants in our country, please read and share this book!

LOVED IT!

LOVED IT! Felt like I was there with you! Congratulations on your strength and success!

Amazing.

Everyone should read this book. Such an amazing read and the information that is given is profound and real. Thank you Julissa!!!

Could not stop listening, super engaging and real

Great book, I first read her new book You Sound like a White Girl: The case of rejecting assimilation and loved so I had to go back a read her first two books. It’s relatable to so many and she makes you feel you are living the experiences with her. Looking forward to reading your future work.

Loved this book!!!

I really enjoyed listening to this book!! Great story and May God continue to bless you on your journey!!

amazing story!

This book was heart felt and read by the author, definitely felt the emotion when she read it. Julissa is an inspiration y orgullo! Incredible the length she had to go through to survive in this country when she had every right to live and accomplish so much without that constant fear. More people should read this book and try to understand people who aren't like them.