THE PRICE OF AN AMERICAN DREAM

About the Book

Juan Ramirez, a native of Mexico, embarked on an exhilarating adventure into the US through secret underground tunnels in pursuit of the American dream. When he made it to San Antonio, Juan moved on to Orlando, where he fell in love with a young lady from Puerto Rico. Together they built a successful life during the construction boom of the late 90’s. When the 2007 recession came, it hit the housing market hard and Juan’s world tumbled. Frustration and despair led those around him to seek comfort in the fleeting passion of forbidden love. In the hurricane of that forbidden love Juan lost his life trying to preserve his family and his American dream.

About the Author

Domingos Jardo first came to the US in 1986 as an advocate for freedom and liberty in Angola, his native country. He cherishes the opportunities provided by the American society and developed empathy for those who risk their lives coming to America in search of a better future. Before coming to the US, he was in London for four years. He holds a masters degree in international relations from the Institute of World Politics in Washington DC and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of the Potomac. He lives in Virginia with his wife and three children.