Running Dreams

<p>For a world recovering from a paralyzing pandemic this book reminds us of the power of hope determination courage and the value of supportive friendships.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Running Dreams</em> is a memoir of a man raised in a humble hard-working family outside Lima Peru at a time of great national political economic and social instability. Readers glimpse into the author's formative years to discover the values and life lessons impressed on him by his family. In an instant a grenade explosion severs his right hand and blinds him. With scant prospects he leaves his family and true love to immigrate to the United States facing a future alone. Beating the odds he acquires the blindness skills new culture and new language necessary to pursue a college education find a meaningful career and build a purposeful life</p><p><br></p><p>We join Carlos in a treacherous exhilarating journey to the United States where he experiences continuous setbacks but unexpected open hearts and hands restore him. He single-handedly battles hunger poverty homelessness loneliness prejudice betrayal language barriers and immigration pitfalls.</p><p><br></p><p>In <em>Running Dreams</em> we experience the creation of an exceptional life of purpose and meaning. Those who cherish happy endings will not be disappointed.</p>