Five Dollars and a Dream

By Erasmo Munoz

FIVE DOLLARS AND A DREAM is the ultimate story of hope, perseverance, and success. It chronicles the life of Erasmo Muñoz, a young Peruvian boy--living in a small village without electricity or running water--who immigrated to the United States in 1972 with $5 in his pocket, no command of the English language, and the singular goal of making enough money so he could return to his native Peru and buy a chicken farm. Life, of course, did not turn out like he planned. Other than a few memorable vacations (including the one where Erasmo met his future wife), Erasmo never did return to Peru, and never did buy a chicken farm. Instead, he remained in America for over 50 years, working as a sheep herder, railroad supervisor, and postal carrier. Along the way, Erasmo and his wife had three marvelous children--but because life is not perfect, their relationship ended in a terrible divorce. FIVE DOLLARS AND A DREAM tells the story of Erasmo's childhood adventures (including the time his cousin got him drunk at the age of 7), his courageous journey to America, and the 50 years he spent there--along the way, meeting a cast of colorful characters like Marcelino (who only talked about his experience in World War II), Ysidro (who threatened to murder people in his sleep) and Big Ass Pete and Little Ass Pete. This book is a humorous, uplifting, and occasionally heartbreaking story about the power of positivity and the importance of always following your dream.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D745MSZV
• ISBN13: 9798320689821
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 248 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"