A candid memoir and valuable resource on social mobility, especially for first-generation Latinas. The book combines a personal story with an in-depth analysis of the emotional challenges of being a pioneer.
Alejandra Campoverdi shares her experiences as a child on welfare, White House staffer under President Obama, Harvard graduate, girlfriend of a gang member, and candidate for the U.S. Congress. Her life moves between extremes, which is typical of the 'First and Only' experience – with a price.
Content and approach
With sincerity and empathy, Alejandra describes her Mexican-American background and upbringing by a single immigrant mother in Los Angeles. Instead of a list of successes, she highlights the in-between experiences. This leads to a powerful story that breaks through the one-sided American Dream.
Suitable for
- Language: English
- Level: B2–C2
- Target audience: For education, work, and self-study
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