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An Excellent Resource, July 7, 2001
This review is from: Succeeding In America (Paperback)
The book should be the first investment any immigrant should make after setting foot in the land of opportunity. It has everything an immigrant needs, from practical experiences and advice by successful immigrants, to the how-to's and where-is's of America. The book definitely saves a lot of preparation time for a would be immigrant who is about to travel to the States. It greatly reduces the anxiety to be experienced by a newcomer in wondering what to do or where to go for support while in America. For those who are already in the States, the book also serves as an inspiring reference to continue achieving the dream. Inasmuch as it is very easy to read, the book is indeed a very practical guide. On the overall, the book is very easy to read. I have finished reading it in less than three hours. The author uses words that are easily understandable by readers. While I did find a lot of practical and serious experiences given by the contributors, I really cannot recall having read some anecdotes. In my personal opinion, I believe that those light-hearted, funny experiences by any immigrant is worth writing. It adds a sense that "it's not all that diffucult being an immigrant in the States". Although I undertand that the book has its own specific theme to portray, so probably, inserting anecdotes is not suitable. Also, I think a non-immigrant American will benefit from this book as well because it provides a view of what's inside an immigrants mind: why they choose to settle in the States, the difficulties in adjusting to the American culture, and the challenges that immigrants have to face. It would help Americans to understand the immigrants better. I specifically liked the insertion of practical experiences of the contributors for each relevant or important topic. This enables the readers to easily relate to what the author is talking about. I like the topic that itemizes the obstacles an immigrant will face and how to conquer these hurdles. I also like the author's selection of contributors. They are the down-to-earth, hard-working immigrants. Readers could easily relate to them as the contributors are not the "elite, arrogant,or rich-and-famous immigrants", but the "hard-workers just like us" type of people. Congratulations!
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A great resource, not only for immigrants, but for anyone!, May 27, 2002
This review is from: Succeeding In America (Paperback)
This book is filled with practical information for anyone starting out in a career or changing careers. It addresses everything from how to make a positive impression in an interview to finding emotional support as you try to achieve your goals. It is certainly a tremendous resource for newcomers to the U.S., containing guidance on cultural differences and workplace attitudes, but it would also be a valuable guide to anyone, immigrant or native, seeking career success in the U.S. It should be a standard refernce in high school guidance offices.
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So Practical, November 18, 2001
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This should be a real aid to all thinking of coming to America, and those that are here that have yet to Succeed. Straightforward, easy to follow. A good accumulation of necessary information. It is written from the vantage point that hard work pays off, and education helps bring about financial success. These are powerful messages that mirror much in the American spirit toward success. I wrestled a bit with the definition of "success" as I read the book. I would like to see the sequel add an early discussion that "The Pursuit of Happiness" is every bit as important in America as achieving education, power, and/or financial success. That point aside, this book is of great value for anyone wanting to work toward success in the USA. And achieving educationally, financially, etc. certainly helps provide many of the necessaary options to pursue happiness.
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