{"product_id":"the-promise-of-america-selected-short-stories-paperback-2","title":"The Promise of America: \u0026 selected short stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelmut Stefan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is dedicated to the countless millions who came to this country seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Their limitless stories of suffering and joy, of despair and fulfillment, are the stories of the fate of mankind. To be sure, no writer, no matter how great, could hope to match the depth and breath of the stories that these people have told, are telling now, and will continue to tell for generations to come. Their stories are a major part of the history of America.I was eleven years old when I first heard my parents say that we were going to America. Going to America - what could be greater than that? America, the land of cowboys and Indians; rock 'n' roll; chewing gum, Coca-Cola; and unlimited opportunities. Now, sixty years later, I take a look back at that adventurous journey across the sea to a new world, and at that unique journey that has been my life up to now. Yes, there has been pain and sorrow, but most of all, I realize that I have been blessed beyond all measure - blessed with a loving family, good friends and an appreciation for all that is beautiful.Who can ask for more than that?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelmut Stefan is a retired Chicago public school teacher who loves to travel, read and write. In 1998 he was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship to study \"Mozart, the Man, his Music and his Vienna.\" Classical music, especially the music of W. A. Mozart, is one of the great passions of his life. He and his wife Ingrid and their grown children live in the Chicago area. Other books by Helmut Stefan: Trio in D minor Feathers in the Wind The FBC The Full Bladder Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48707059187961,"sku":"9781596301047","price":20.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ksPcS3xZOT9781596301047_5e65fb17-f0ec-4229-9e3f-7c7cbc2254d9.webp?v=1784891454","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-promise-of-america-selected-short-stories-paperback-2","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}