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Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer: Undocumented Vignettes from a Pre-American LifeIn this hybrid memoir, Alberto Ledesma wonders, At what point does a long time undocumented immigrant become an American in the making? From undocumented little boy to "hyper documented" university professor, Ledesma recounts how even now, he sometimes finds himself reverting to the child he was, recalling his father's words: "Mijo, it doesn't matter how good you think your English is, la migra will still get you." Exploring Ledesma's experiences from
In this hybrid memoir, Alberto Ledesma wonders, At what point does a long-time undocumented immigrant become an American in the making? From undocumented little boy to "hyper documented" university professor, Ledesma recounts how even now, he sometimes finds himself reverting to the child he was, recalling his father's words: "Mijo, it doesn't matter how good you think your English is, la migra will still get you."Exploring Ledesma's experiences from immigrant to student to academic, Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer presents a humorous, gritty, and multilayered portrait of undocumented immigrant life in urban America. Ledesma's vignettes about life in the midst of ongoing social trauma give voice to a generation that has long been silent about its struggles. Delving into the key moments of cultural transition throughout his childhood and adulthood--police at the back door waiting to deport his family, the ex-girlfriend who threatens to call INS and report him, and the interactions with law enforcement even after he is no longer undocumented--Ledesma, through his art and his words, provides a glimpse into the psychological and philosophical concerns of undocumented immigrant youth who struggle to pinpoint their identity and community.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mad Creek Books
Published: 09/08/2017
ISBN: 9780814254400
Pages: 127
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 7.80h x 9.90w x 0.30d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2017
Publishers Weekly 07/24/2017
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 29
Foreword 08/26/2017
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Size: 10.5 Wide, Color: Black
Great product. Great value. Great style. Overall great.
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★★★★★ 3
Decent Shoes with Misleading Description (Not Leather)
Size: 12 Wide, Color: Black, Size: 12 Wide, Color: Black
I only look for leather when I’m purchasing dress shoes. Under the description “details” on this item it lists the shoe as leather upper and inner lining. A photo shows “genuine Napa leather lining”. If you keep reading (which I have now that I’ve received the shoes) it shows “faux leather” in the small print and that is not “leather”. I run a small leather business and this irks me because it’s clearly false advertising. The details also show the product is made in Brazil but when they arrived today, the shoe tag shows “Made in China” and “Man Made upper and lower”. I don’t hate the shoes. They look nice. What I know is they won’t hold up over time like leather, which is why the description should be accurate and not misleading.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
I'll buy another pair for sure.
Size: 35W x 30L, Color: Black
Very nice pants. Lightweight and will be great for the summer. They fit as described.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Truly amazing
Size: 38W x 28L, Color: Grey
Awesome pants! I love everything about them size, length, material and fit. I have never purchased a pair of pants that fit perfectly. I am truly amazed by this purchase. I WILL BE buying more pairs of these pants.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Fits good just needs a light ironing.
Good fit with a casual look. These are a nice fit with an almost slim fit width at the bottom. I am a short guy and the 34x28 size fit me great. As I obviously don't have a trim waistline, I like that the bottom of these are narrower than a more dressier pant. The waist of my pants tend to move up and down approx. an inch to inch and a half and slacks tend to get under the heel of the less clunky modern dress casual shoe. Comparison below.
Amazon Essentials 34x28 were a lot tighter (like a 32)in the waist and the length seemed loo long.
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