Immigrant Success

Actor Kal Penn recounts why he rejected the advice of his aunties and guidance counselors and, instead of becoming a doctor or “something practical,” embarked on a surprising journey that has included confronting racism in Hollywood, meeting his future husband, and working in the Obama...

“In this vulnerable and courageous memoir, Prachi Gupta takes the myth of the exceptional Indian American family to task.”—The Washington Post “I read it in one sitting. Wow. It aims right at the tender spot where racism, sexism, and family dynamics collide, and somehow manages to be...

Think Like an Immigrant The Immigrant’s Guide to Success: Achieve Your American Dream in 14 Powerful Steps Millions of immigrants have achieved the American Dream. Now it's your turn. In a nation built by immigrants, success stories abound. But what sets these individuals apart? Think Like an Immigrant The Immigrant's Guide to Success unlocks the 14 powerful principles that fuel their remarkable achievements—principles you can harness to achieve your own dreams. This inspiring guide is more than just a book; it's your roadmap to a brighter future. Whether you were born here or arrived ...

In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once, Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The courageous memoir of one woman’s globe-spanning journey of unraveling and awakening—breaking free of the narratives that once defined her and confronting the long-buried truths of a traumatic past—by the former CEO and co-founder of Embrace. “A brilliant and...

Immigration is a fraught and misunderstood topic in America’s social discourse, with much of what we believe based largely on myth. Ran Abramitzky and Leah Boustan have spent the last decade searching for the facts. Their pioneering research digs deep into the data on immigration, linking the experiences of immigrants from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to those of immigrants today. Using powerful storytelling alongside big data, they provide new evidence about the past and present of the American Dream that will change our thinking and policies.

In "Resilience to Success," Paul Tobias shares an inspiring and deeply personal account of his journey from the humble beginnings in Trinidad to achieving success in Canada. This autobiography captures the resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit that carried Paul through the challenges of poverty, identity struggles, and the adversities of being an immigrant in a foreign land. Growing up in a small house with no electricity and limited access to basic necessities, Paul learned the value of perseverance from a young age.

America is the land of the opportunities, but when you land on its soil, nobody welcomes you and say "welcome to America, and here is your handbook!" When you come to America as a first-generation immigrant, the expectations are high, and the aspirations to success and wealth are great. Without a checklist, you are left wondering how to leverage this great opportunity that is life in America. What should you know about Finance in America before you get started? You wish someone seats you down and teach you all the fundamentals of "making it in America." You wish someone would give you the ...

Undeterred is a moving ride through the life of one determined Vietnamese orphan boy named Long who, despite the bigotry and hate he faces, carves out a place for himself in America. This is a positive immigrant success story. With tanks approaching and bombs exploding mere yards away, five-year-old Long has only moments to decide whether to risk the jump to join his brother in the water below. The boys must leave everything they know to survive and unknowingly have embarked on an intense journey that will lead to a new life in America. The boys face new perils in the United States and find...

Long before creating Covet by Christos, the world's leading livestreamer of all things luxury, future founder and CEO Christos Garkinos grew up in Detroit as the gay son of Greek immigrants and started working in his parents' diner at the age of four. Seeking a bigger life post-college, Garkinos took a job under Richard Branson in the mid-90's heyday of Virgin Megastores. Beginning to rub shoulders with A-list celebrities, he embarked on a 25-year fashion and media career with many highs and lows.

A Century of Immigration: African Survival and Success Guide in Britain by Yemi Adesina is both a history and a handbook — a vital resource for African families navigating life in the United Kingdom. Drawing on over 100 years of migration history — from the Irish and Jewish arrivals, to the Windrush generation, to today’s African professionals and students — this book uncovers how each community faced hostility, exclusion, and prejudice, yet carved out belonging and left a lasting mark on Britain. It places the African journey in that wider story, showing how challenges of racism, ...

In cities across the United States, a quiet phenomenon has been unfolding for decades. Walk through the corridors of hospitals, universities, technology companies, and corporate boardrooms, and you will often encounter professionals with Nigerian names—doctors, engineers, professors, entrepreneurs, and innovators contributing to some of the most dynamic sectors of American society. But this raises a fascinating question: How did immigrants from a country facing major economic and political challenges become one of the most highly educated and successful immigrant communities in the United...

“A universal story of freedom.” Cuban Transplant is the autobiography of Matías Travieso-Diaz, a gifted boy who grew up poor in Havana, Cuba until his life was put on hold by the Castro regime and its conflict with the United States. After a series of miraculous events, he came to America in 1963 as a refugee, and was able to complete his education – thanks to assistance from the U.S. Government – through the receipt of a Ph.D. in Engineering. After working in the aerospace industry, he enrolled in a major law school, graduated with a Law degree, and practiced as a partner in a ...

From a young boy in the Philippines with nothing but a dream to a self-made success in America, Amboy is the gripping true story of resilience, relentless determination, and the pursuit of a better life. Rome’s journey wasn’t easy. He didn’t speak fluent English. He had no money, no connections, and no clear path forward. What he did have was an unshakable work ethic and a belief that in America, anything was possible if you worked hard enough. This inspiring immigrant memoir follows Rome from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to his daring escape from a shipping job that took ...

Experience the grit and charm of old New York in this vivid portrayal of a Sicilian immigrant's unintended entanglement with the Mafia. In Making My Bones with The Mafia, Gino Leno’s life unfolds against the gritty backdrop of Brooklyn and Queens, painting a vivid picture of a boy growing up in the shadow of the Mafia. At the age of twelve, Gino arrives in America, brimming with the hopes of a bright future. Instead, he finds himself in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, where the streets are rife with challenges from adapting to a new culture and language to confronting local bullies...

What if your American dream didn’t have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or out of reach? For millions of immigrants, stepping onto U.S. soil is filled with hope—and yet, it can also feel like standing at the edge of a maze with no clear path forward. From figuring out essential documents to navigating housing, healthcare, work, money, and community, the journey is filled with challenges that can easily leave newcomers feeling lost, frustrated, and uncertain about the future. Many arrive determined but soon discover that surviving and thriving in America requires more than courage—it ...

Whether you’re a business leader seeking to strengthen your leadership bench, an HR executive committed to diversity and inclusion, or an immigrant professional rising through the ranks, ImmiGRIT is an urgent wake-up call and an indispensable guide to leveraging the full power of immigrant leadership. Don’t get left behind in the global war for talent—discover how to harness ImmiGRIT and watch your organization soar.

In Quarterback: An Immigrant's Guide to Corporate North America, award-winning Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Enterprise Risk Management Leader Nadine Niba delivers a bold, honest, and deeply informed playbook for immigrants looking to thrive in Corporate North America. Drawing from over a decade of experience in the corporate world and mentoring immigrants in their numbers, Nadine offers a rare blend of personal stories, strategic insights, and hard-earned lessons that speak directly to the realities immigrants face, often silently.

This important book focuses on how women of color, children of immigrants, and other minoritized groups are predisposed to workplace imposter syndrome—and charts a path forward for self-advocacy and advancement.​ For women of color and children of immigrants, who are the “the other” at...

The star of Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, tells his own origin story of being a Chinese immigrant, his battles with cultural stereotypes and his own identity, becoming a TV star, and landing the role of a lifetime. In this honest, inspiring and...