Ravaged by political instability and famine, 1930s’ southern China offered very little hope for a fatherless young boy gathering pig dung for fertilizer. Follow his odyssey as a “paper son” immigrant to Gum Shan (“Golden Mountain” . . . America) in pursuit of a better destiny for himself and his future family. Experience his challenges in assimilating to Western culture, his obstacles imposed by the Chinese Exclusion Act, and his seven-year separation from his new bride and daughter, left behind amidst World War II. Cheer him on as he reunites with and brings his wife “home to America” and builds an unimaginably successful business in the Bay Area of Northern California. Through this business, he not only provided abundance for his wife and their six children, but also sponsored more than fifty immigrant families in their own quests for a better future. Embrace the powerful human instinct of “paying it forward.” 5.0 out of 5 stars This little jewel is a son's precious gift to his father! Narrative nonfiction at its best, Gee travels through time and space from Canton China (now Guangdong) to Oakland, California, from WWII to the present. We first meet the young Suey Fong living with his mother, fatherless and poverty stricken. Suey Fong dreams of traveling to America. And the fulfillment of this dream is born out of deep determination and love for his new bride. This is a book about love, family, and honor. It's about the American Dream. Beautifully done! --Catherine A. Hamilton, author of Victoria's War 5.0 out of 5 stars Love and Kindness at It's Best; Relevant and Engaging Once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. A wonderful book that needs to be read broadly. During this time of today's divisiveness, Les Gee gives us a true story of love & kindness where a young couple overcome tremendous adversity, war, and separation, then team together in a way that affects generations. Completely inspiring! --George Miller 5.0 out of 5 stars An Epitome of the American Dream Immigration policy has always been a hot button topic nearly since America was founded. This book reminds us why so many people from around the world want to come to America. It is - in large measure - a land of opportunity and freedom. This book shows us in vivid detail how one small pebble turned into a thousand ripples in no mere metaphor, it is fact. The story of one man from China who came here with nothing and left this world a success by every measure and should be an inspiration to every immigrant who seeks a better life here and an affirmation to those who are born here that anyone who has a dream - no matter where they come from - can live the American dream. A gripping read. --Eric Shoars 5.0 out of 5 stars God Bless America This is a terrific story, beautifully written with love and admiration for a father who risked everything to realize the American dream for himself, his family and for so many others he barely knew. It will move you to both tears and laughter. --pas 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read This was a truly inspiring story. It was a love story to his Father. I could not put down the book and have loaned it to my family and friends. The writing captured you from the first page. Very well written. --C.Bravo