Albert's Journey: Footprints of an Immigrant

By Dolores A. Kelly

Albert's Journey is an immigrant success story: the tale of an uncle, born in a sleepy Italian town, who comes to the United States during the great wave of immigration in the first decades of the 20th Century. Albert eventually sets out on his own path, moving to California and planting his own family roots. Growing up, going to high school, finding his true love and building a wide circle of family and friends, this biography mainly depicts the life of a young immigrant boy who - thousands of miles away from his familiar, comfortable boyhood home - decides to discover for himself all that his new country promises. Albert's Journey touches on the lives of many millions of immigrants who came to the United States, and still come, to find a better life; it's a warm, poignant reminder that someone new and unfamiliar in our country is, at heart, not that much different than those of us who desire a happy life; one full of love, family and friends, and motivated by a passion for doing whatever we hope to do. Easy-to-read and filled with photos, the story is ideal for young preteen and adolescent readers studying the history of immigration; just the book for those who want to learn more about the personal experiences and adventures that immigrants, especially those close to their own ages, found in their new national home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0578022818
• ISBN13: 9780578022819
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Cold Pond Press
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Great read of a determined immigrant to build a life

An easy read for young teens to adults about a determined young immigrant, Albert to build a new life in America. Overcoming many hardships, he finds friends, builds a family and loves the life he lives. An inspiring story for everyone!

Albert's Journey: Footprints on an Immigrant

Easy Quick Read. Ideal for the preteen to help realize the American Dream is possible no matter what kind of a childhood you are born into. Hard work, honesty, character and determination result in a successful life.