Personal Writing: Fortunate To Be In America
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“America.” Twenty years ago, this simple word was the essence of
all my parents' hopes. To them, America was a land of dreams and vast
opportunities. My father and mother believed that this country would be
their rainbow, so to speak, that would inevitably lead them to their own
pot of gold ....
Middle of paper
.... it. Once in America, my
father and mother expected success to land in the palm of their hands.
Unfortunately, it did not. Without a formal education and the ability to
speak English, it was impossible for them to exploit the opportunities that
were presented. I, being the youngest in my family, watched as both my
older brothers began working right out of high school. Thus, they also
have yet to utilize the endless resources that an education has to offer.
As I reflect on the past and ex ....
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Word count: 465
Page count: 2 (approximately 250 words per page)
