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Review ★★★★★ Inspiring Story - Beautifully toldI really enjoyed reading this memoir which is a heart-and-soul tale of courage, commitment and perseverance. This book is beautifully written and tells the story of Florence Villena's life from the Philippines to the United States. No matter what the hurdle, Flor approached his life with faith, positivity, hard work, and integrity. "Boy, Dream Big" should give hope to those who are aiming higher for a better life. Also, the way Flor expressed his love and support for his relatives gave me a whole new definition of what "family" can mean. ★★★★★ Amazing true rags-to-riches storyAn unbelievable true story of realizing the American Dream! Thelma Villena recounts the incredible life story of her husband, Flor Villena, who had a dream of moving to America and bringing his siblings and parents with him. Today, more than a hundred of his relatives are living their own American Dreams. Even more incredible is the way Flor and Thelma met, which will inspire you to renew your faith in love, kismet and serendipity. ★★★★★ Wonderful story about a boy who learn at young age to never give up your dreamEnjoy the quotes at the beginning of each chapter. It is a inspirational story to always look forward not backwards. It is a beautiful story of the Villena family and all families who work toward a better life for themselves, their loved ones, and their children. Product Description Powerful, thought provoking, and inspiring, Boy, Dream Big is the true story of one boy’s struggle to rise above life’s greatest challenges – poverty, loss, discrimination, and heartbreak – to provide a better life for his family.From the urban streets of Batangas, Philippines to the sunny shores of San Francisco, California, the story captivates and entrances as it shares the deep, undeniable truths of what building a better life really means for the less fortunate and how the strength of the human spirit can persevere even in the toughest of times.A love story at heart, Boy, Dream Big will move you, haunt you and sweep you through generations to bear witness to what life was like for young Florendo Villena, the courageous little boy who dreamed big."I know that dreams do not become a reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination, and hard work." - Florendo Villena