The journey of a 13-year- striver from the mountains of Colombia to the realization of the American Dream.
A Christmas Eve in a boron New York apartment. Breakfast on a suitcase. A boy learns that the American Dream begins With hope and new resources.
In a boy’s room in Medellin, darkness taught me courage. My mother’s wisdom turned fear into the first lesson in resilience.
A swaying bridge over the Rio Cauca. One Step at a time, I learned That every great journey demands the courage to cross.
Imagine growing up in a place where a simple walk in the rain could turn into a fight for your life. In this true story, John Gomez takes you back to the 1950s
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The striver leaves the valley. Having survived the crossings of youth, the narrator navigates the concrete canyons of New York to construct a legacy.
John W. Gomez is a storyteller with a life full of vivid, unforgettable memories. From surviving childhood adventures in 1950s Medellín, Colombia, to landing in a freezing New York City on Christmas Eve with his family, John has lived a story worth telling.
John Gomez is a striver, worker, learner, and family man. From hauling boxes in dark basements at age 13 to building a life in America, his journey spans seven decades of
hardship, faith, and perseverance.
A devoted husband and father. John wrote Childhood Memories for his Family and for every reader who believes that where you start does not determine where you can go.
Childhood Memories open the door to meaningful conversations in classrooms and communities.
Ideal for middle-grade readers and young adults.
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