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Undocumented: A Dominican Boy'S Odyssey From A Homeless Shelter To The Ivy League
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An Undocumented Immigrants Journey From A New York City Homeless Shelter To The Top Of His Princeton Classdanel Padilla Peralta Has Lived The American Dream. As A Boy, He Arrived In The United States Legally With His Family. Together They Had Traveled From Santo Domingo To Seek Medical Care For His Mother. Soon The Familys Visas Lapsed, And Danels Father Eventually Returned Home. But Danels Courageous Mother Decided To Stay And Make A Better Life For Her Bright Sons In New York City.Without Papers, She Faced Tremendous Obstacles. While Danel Was Only In Grade School, The Family Joined The Ranks Of The Citys Homeless. Danel, His Mother, And Brother Lived In A Downtown Shelter Where Danels Only Refuge Was The Meager Library. At Another Shelter He Met Jeff, A Young Volunteer From A Wealthy Family. Jeff Was Immediately Struck By Danels Passion For Books And Learning. With Jeffs Help, Danel Was Accepted On Scholarship To Collegiate, The Oldest Private School In The Country.There, Danel Thrived. Throughout His Youth, Danel Navigated Two Worlds: The Rough Streets Of East Harlem, Where He Lived With His Brother And His Mother And Tried To Make Friends, And The Ultraelite Halls Of A Manhattan Private School, Where He Immersed Himself In A World Of Books And Rose To The Top Of His Class.From Collegiate, Danel Went On To Princeton, Where He Made The Momentous Decision To Come Out As An Undocumented Student In A Wall Street Journal Profile A Few Months Before He Gave The Salutatorians Traditional Address In Latin At His Commencement.Undocumented Is Essential Reading For The Debate On Immigration, But It Is Also An Unforgettable Tale Of A Passionate Young Scholar Coming Of Age In Two Very Different Worlds.Praise For Undocumented:Undocumented Is An Impassioned Counterargument To Those Who Feel, As Did Some Of Peraltas More Xenophobic Classmates, That Illegals Are Goodfornothings Who Take Jobs From Americans And Deserve To Be Kicked Out Of The Country. No One Who Reads This Story Of A Brilliant Young Man And His Proud Mother Will Automatically Equate Undocumented Immigrant With Idle Parasite. That Stereotype Is Something Else We Shouldnt Take For Granted. Minneapolis Startribunedanel Padilla Peraltas Story Is As Compulsively Readable As A Novel, An Allamerican Tall Tale That Just Happens To Be True. From Homeless Shelter To Princeton, Oxford, And Stanford, Through The Grace Not Only Of His Own Hard Work But His Mothers Discipline And Care, He Documents The America We Should Still Aspire To Be. Dr. Annemarie Slaughter, President Of The New America Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Undocumented: A Dominican Boy's Odyssey from a Homeless Shelter to the Ivy League'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the challenges and triumphs of an undocumented immigrant, Dan-el Padilla Peralta, as he navigates life from homelessness to achieving academic success at prestigious institutions like Princeton.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Undocumented' and what is his background? A: The author, Dan-el Padilla Peralta, is an undocumented immigrant from the Dominican Republic who overcame significant obstacles in his pursuit of education and success, ultimately attending Princeton University.
- Q: What type of narrative style is used in 'Undocumented'? A: The book is written in a memoir style, sharing Dan-el's personal experiences and reflections on his journey as an undocumented immigrant, making it both engaging and relatable.
- Q: How many pages does 'Undocumented' have? A: The book contains 320 pages, providing an in-depth look at Dan-el's life and experiences.
- Q: What kind of audience would benefit from reading 'Undocumented'? A: Readers interested in immigration issues, personal growth stories, and inspirational accounts of overcoming adversity will find 'Undocumented' particularly impactful.
- Q: When was 'Undocumented' published? A: The book was published on June 7, 2016, and is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that readers receive a quality copy for their reading experience.
- Q: Is there any praise or notable reviews for 'Undocumented'? A: Yes, 'Undocumented' has received praise for its compelling narrative and counterarguments against common stereotypes about undocumented immigrants.
- Q: What educational institutions did Dan-el Padilla Peralta attend? A: Dan-el Padilla Peralta attended Collegiate, the oldest private school in the United States, and later went on to Princeton University.
- Q: Is 'Undocumented' suitable for young adults? A: Yes, 'Undocumented' is suitable for young adults and older readers, as it addresses important themes of identity, resilience, and the immigrant experience.