13 years in America

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By Melanie Steele


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Published: April 09, 2012
Words: 66870 (approximate)
Language: English



Short description

A free-spirited Canadian woman rejects the status quo and sets off on a journey in search of happiness and fulfillment in modern-day America -– a journey that spans 13 years and weaves through crises, divisions, turmoil, and discontent. At once a moving personal story and a sharp, hard look at the American Dream.

Extended description

After moving to the United States from Canada in 1998, a young woman rejects the status quo and embarks on a journey to discover what it means to be truly happy and fulfilled in the Land of Opportunity. Her search spans 13 years and half a dozen states, leading her through crises, economic downturns, divisions, turmoil, discontent, and into an exploration of hope and reality in the twenty-first century. Bold and inspiring, 13 Years in America is at once a moving personal story and a sharp, hard look at the American Dream.