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Esperanza: Daring to Dream Beyond Borders
Paperback
Series: Voices of Change - A Tale from Central America, Book 2
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9780965394963
Publisher: Association for Diplomatic Studies & Training
Published: Jan 17 2025
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.83 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In underdeveloped El Salvador nearly a century ago, Esperanza's journey unfolds from the humble village of El Nido to the bustling streets of the capital, filled with obstacles-from the assault that derailed her education to years spent working as a cook in the homes of American families. But through it all, her desire to become a teacher has never dimmed. When a chance comes to pursue her studies in America, she faces an agonizing choice: leave behind her family and the home they've built together, or seize the opportunity for a future she thought was beyond reach.
With the support of unexpected allies and the strength of her own determination, Esperanza embarks on a path that could change her life forever. But the road is uncertain, and she must confront old fears and new challenges as she navigates unfamiliar territory in pursuit of her dream.
Will she find the courage to transform her dreams into reality-and prove that a woman from a small Salvadoran village can become a beacon of hope?
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