Many Latinos have a deep desire to achieve the "American Dream", to attain success and discover their life purpose. Yet, in the pursuit of these elusive goals, many end up merely "Keeping up with the Joneses" or realize too late that the ladder of success they are climbing is leaning against the wrong wall. Now, in How to Achieve the 'American Dream' – Without Losing Your Latin Soul, author and "America's #1 Latino Success Coach" Don Daniel Ortiz shows readers of all backgrounds that not only is reaching your "American Dream" possible, he also reveals a secret path, hidden in the stories of ancient mythology, that will lead you directly to the achievement of your deepest desire, your highest hopes and personal fulfillment. In, How to Achieve the 'American Dream' – Without Losing Your Latin Soul, readers will discover how to: * Stop chasing success and start living your life purpose * Bridge the gap between your "Two Worlds" * Harness the power of Latino values Faith, Family & Frijoles * Define your Latino version of the "American Dream" * Unlock the secrets of your personal story * Follow a proven 7-Step path for achieving your "American Dream" * Overcome fear to find peace, happiness and fulfillment * And much more Written with a unique Latino perspective, How to Achieve the 'American Dream' – Without Losing Your Latin Soul is an inspiring, insightful and entertaining book that unlocks the powerful, profound secrets hidden in your personal story – and about overcoming fear to achieve your American Dream.

THE BLAIR READER offers 114 essays, seven poems, and two short stories arranged thematically under ten interesting and thought-provoking topics (e.g., "Family and Memory, The Politics of Language, The American Dream," and "The Wired Revolution"). NEW FEATURES: -- Thirty-seven new selections highly-rated by faculty reviewers to encourage critical inquiry -- Photographic images with reflective thinking questions in every chapter -- End-of-chapter Internet research activities for further discovery COMPANION WEBSITE www.prenhall.com/kirszner The Companion Website provides additional chapter exercises, links, and activities that reinforce and build upon the material presented in the text. Website features include: Additional essay and short answer questions for every reading Web links that provide additional contextual information Web destinations for each essay topic