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Summary:

In this book, the author shares how she discovered her reason to come to America. The author's father, a prisoner did a daring escape and took his family to a refugee camp in order to survive the aftermath of the Secret War that devastated their country of Laos. She shares stories of her childhood and of her family members, some killed during the Communist Rule in the '70s. The author courageously shares the process of coming to America, newspaper clippings of stories written about her and her family, as well as her own personal experiences. In this book filled with the history of their journey into a new life, she shares the kindness of strangers and how without them, they would not be living the American dream. A definite must-read! Powerful, riveting, and truly engaging.

If you do not wish to have a signed copy mailed to you by the author, you may purchase the book directly from Amazon/Kindle. 

FORTY DOLLARS AND DREAM: Breaking Through The Bamboo Ceiling

Written by Niphaphone Laura Robertson

A book based on the true story of a Lao Refugee, Niphaphone "Laura" Robertson-Sanavongsay. Niphaphone was born to parents, Seme & Chita Sanavongsay. Born into homelessness and extreme poverty, Niphaphone "Laura" lived with her family in the shelters of the refugee camps of Thailand before arriving in America as a malnourished child, unable to speak English.

In her book, she uncovers her family's heart-wrenching story of escape from the communist invasion of their war-torn country, Laos. Laura walks you through growing up in a refugee household and the hardship she faced of trying to fit in with as an Asian American. She reveals the racism that she endured along the way, the struggle with her identity, and what she had to overcome while chasing the American dream.

Laura's journey is only one of thousands of untold stories of refugees from Southeast Asia. Laotians, along with many other Southeast Asians, were forced to escape after the Vietnam war ravaged their homelands. Many made America their new home. She hopes that her book will educate the world and inspire other refugees to share their stories!  

Now as a business coach, trainer, and speaker, she helps clients find their power to live a life of meaning and purpose regardless of their circumstances.  

"Be the change you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi

Together, we can be the change that we want to see!

 

For more information about the author or to purchase other books: 

www.Laura-Robertson.com