As the book points out, immigrants and minorities are a major force in
America, as the GOP recently discovered. Immigrants and the children they bear
account for 60 percent of our nation’s population growth and own 11 percent of
US businesses and are 60 percent more likely to start a new business than
native-born Americans. They represent 17 percent of all new business owners (in
some states more than 30 percent). Foreign-born business owners generate nearly
one-quarter of all business income in California and nearly one-fifth in the
states of New York, Florida, and New Jersey.

Legal immigrants number 850,000 each year; undocumented (illegal)
immigrants are estimated to be half that number. They come to improve their
lives and create a foundation of success for their children to build upon, as
did the author’s grandparents when they landed at Ellis Island in 1899 after
losing 2 children to disease on a cramped cattle car-like sailing from Europe. Many
bring skills and a willingness to work hard to make their dreams a reality,
something our founders did four hundred years ago. In describing America, chapter
after chapter identifies “foreigners” who became successful in the US and
contributed to our society. However, most struggle in their efforts and need guidance, be they in Columbia or
Anytown, USA. Perhaps intelligent immigration reform, concerned citizens and
books like this can extend a helping hand. Here’s a closing quote from the
book’s Intro: “With all of our cultural differences though, you’ll be surprised
to learn how much our countries—and we as human beings—have in common on this little
third rock from the sun called Earth. After all, the song played at our
Disneyland parks around the world is ‘It’s A Small World After All.’”  www.AmericaAtoZ.com

An interesting  new book/ebook
that helps explain the role, struggles, and contributions of immigrants and
minorities is “What Foreigners Need To Know About America From A To Z: How
to understand crazy American culture, people, government, business, language
and more.” It paints a revealing picture of America for those who will benefit
from a better understanding. Endorsed by ambassadors, educators, and editors,
it also informs Americans who want to learn more about the U.S. and how we
compare to other countries around the world on many issues. 

As the book points out, immigrants and minorities are a major force in
America, as the GOP recently discovered. Immigrants and the children they bear
account for 60 percent of our nation’s population growth and own 11 percent of
US businesses and are 60 percent more likely to start a new business than
native-born Americans. They represent 17 percent of all new business owners (in
some states more than 30 percent). Foreign-born business owners generate nearly
one-quarter of all business income in California and nearly one-fifth in the
states of New York, Florida, and New Jersey.

Legal immigrants number 850,000 each year; undocumented (illegal)
immigrants are estimated to be half that number. They come to improve their
lives and create a foundation of success for their children to build upon, as
did the author’s grandparents when they landed at Ellis Island in 1899 after
losing 2 children to disease on a cramped cattle car-like sailing from Europe. Many
bring skills and a willingness to work hard to make their dreams a reality,
something our founders did four hundred years ago. In describing America, chapter
after chapter identifies “foreigners” who became successful in the US and
contributed to our society. However, most struggle in their efforts and need guidance, be they in Columbia or
Anytown, USA. Perhaps intelligent immigration reform, concerned citizens and
books like this can extend a helping hand. Here’s a closing quote from the
book’s Intro: “With all of our cultural differences though, you’ll be surprised
to learn how much our countries—and we as human beings—have in common on this little
third rock from the sun called Earth. After all, the song played at our
Disneyland parks around the world is ‘It’s A Small World After All.’”  www.AmericaAtoZ.com