The Ardent Writer Press

Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship

In this era of Trumpism, immigrants in this country are isolated and alone. Though most Americans will say it is only illegal immigration that concerns them, the new restrictions on even legal immigration is appalling to many and leaves those recent emigres frightened for their jobs and families. Even for the young “dreamers” who have lived here for years, DACA (Deferred Action for Children Arrivals) remains unsettled. It is worthy of note that all immigrants, even those ancestors of us who were born on this soil, leave their country of origins with “dreams” of starting anew in what they believe are the open arms of the land of the free. Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship examines the stories of some of those immigrants who want their chronicles of trials and tribulations to be known. They want Americans to realize they love this country as much as we do, and maybe appreciate it more due to their own trials leading them to our country. Some of the stories are from citizens who were born here but want their rich immigrant backgrounds to be documented along with more recent citizens. All of the authors see the richness in the diverse cultures that come here and the special values of hard work, responsibility, and love of family that all seek, regardless from where they come. The authors have agreed to donate their royalties to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in respect of their fight for individual rights of all of us living in the United States of America.

Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship

The Ardent Writer Press is honored to present a collection of personal memoirs and stories about immigrants from the Building America Project.

In this era of Trumpism, immigrants in this country are isolated and alone. Though most Americans will say it is only illegal immigration that concerns them, the new restrictions on even legal immigration is appalling to many and leaves those recent emigres frightened for their jobs and families. Even for the young “dreamers” who have lived here for years, DACA (Deferred Action for Children Arrivals) remains unsettled. It is worthy of note that all immigrants, even those ancestors of us who were born on this soil, leave their country of origins with “dreams” of starting anew in what they believe are the open arms of the land of the free. Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship examines the stories of some of those immigrants who want their chronicles of trials and tribulations to be known. They want Americans to realize they love this country as much as we do, and maybe appreciate it more due to their own trials leading them to our country. Some of the stories are from citizens who were born here but want their rich immigrant backgrounds to be documented along with more recent citizens. All of the authors see the richness in the diverse cultures that come here and the special values of hard work, responsibility, and love of family that all seek, regardless from where they come. The authors have agreed to donate their royalties to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in respect of their fight for individual rights of all of us living in the United States of America.

 

 

In this era of Trumpism, immigrants in this country are isolated and alone. Though most Americans will say it is only illegal immigration that concerns them, the new restrictions on even legal immigration are appalling to many and leaves those recent emigres frightened for their jobs and families. Even for the young “dreamers” who have lived here for years, DACA (Deferred Action for Children Arrivals) remains unsettled.

It is worthy of note that all immigrants, even those ancestors of us who were born on this soil, leave their country of origins with “dreams” of starting anew in what they believe are the open arms of the land of the free.

Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship examines the stories of some of those immigrants who want to chronicle their or their family’s origins in our great country. They want Americans to realize they love this country as much as we do, and maybe appreciate it more due to their personal trials in gaining citizenship and a restart for their family. All of the authors see the richness in the diverse cultures that come here and the special values of hard work, responsibility, and love of family that all seek, regardless from where they come.

The authors will donate their royalties to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) – Immigration Division in respect of their fight for individual rights of all people living in the United States of America.

LINKS TO AMAZON SALES PAGES FOR BUILDING AMERICA (BELOW)

Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship (August 26, 2020 Release)

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Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship

This is a photo of Martha Demerly's immigrant ancestor, Leopold Hansen from Denmark, who restarted his life as a farmer in Vermillion, S.D. It is a photo from the Building America Project in the book collection of stories about immigrants of the same name.

 

This is a photo of Martha Demerly’s immigrant ancestor, Leopold Hansen from Denmark, who restarted his life as a farmer in Vermillion, S.D.


This is a photo of Diane Luxton's immigrant ancestor, Franjo Palaich and his family from Croatia, who restarted his life as a butcher in Detroit area. It is a photo from the Building America Project in the book collection of stories about immigrants of the same name.

Franjo and Violet Palaich and daughters, Ann and Rose, from Croatia


On Thursday, September 23, Grand Canyon National Park in coordination with The Department of Homeland Security, hosted a naturalization ceremony at the Mather Amphitheatre on the South Rim. This is the first time in history that Grand Canyon National Park has hosted such an event.

On Sept 23, 2010 under blue skies and before a breathtaking view, 23 individuals from 12 different countries including, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Australia, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam and Zambia, became naturalized citizens in Grand Canyon National Park.