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Undocumented
This will inspire you!!
Undocumented by Anderson Gomes was hands down one of the most inspirational stories I have ever read. To see how successful someone can become after such a tough childhood is amazing in itself. Thank you for sharing your story!! - Mary-Hope Beaulac
What America Offers - Dream, Hard Work and Success
Undocumented by Anderson Gomes is a testament to the dream of a better life and what America offers. With hard work, determination, and faith, a broken life can be transformed into everything America can stand for. Hope, opportunity, and then success like no other place. Anderson's story makes me proud to be an American and that it can hold out such a positive example for those who are willing to work their way into our melting pot. I highly recommend the book as an encouragement to younger kids out there looking for a pathway out of despair and poverty and a great model. Five stars for sure. - Dennis Roberts
Anderson story is about change. After a childhood of mental and physical abuse, growing up amidst drugs and prostitution, he thought the United States was the change he needed. But things don't go as plan. Anderson could never foresee the challenges he would face.
Whether you had a bad childhood, someone did you wrong, an abusive relationship, did not finish high school, never went to college...regardless, this book will show you that with determination and hard work, you can accomplish anything. Your past experiences, color, ethnicity, your gender...you can use all to your advantage if you change your mindset.
Things happen FOR you and not TO you! Undocumented by Anderson Gomes will show you how you can use your past experiences to your advantage.
You can read many books on success, self-help, entrepreneur, small business, motivation, inspiration, but none of them will work if you do not believe in yourself.
Undocumented is truly inspirational, motivational, sad, funny, rewarding. This is not a how-to book. Nor will it have charts and ask you to follow a seven-step process. Anderson is simply sharing his inspirational story that will certainly make you believe in you again and will motivate you to start taking steps toward your goals.
Undocumented is a quick read with a lasting impact!Ready to take the journey with Anderson? Scrow to the top and BUY NOW!
Enjoy!
131 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 27, 2019
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About the author
Anderson Gomes
1 bookAnderson Gomes came to the United States through Mexico at the age of eighteen. After a childhood of mental and physical abuse, he decided to make a change and move to the United States, but the struggles that he would face were beyond his imagination.
Anderson is now the CEO of a successful commercial cleaning company that generates well over $1 million per year.
He also operates two other businesses, a real estate company with several rental properties, and a janitorial supply company.
Anderson is now living the American dream and wants to share that everything in life is possible when you put your mind to it!
Anderson is now the CEO of a successful commercial cleaning company that generates well over $1 million per year.
He also operates two other businesses, a real estate company with several rental properties, and a janitorial supply company.
Anderson is now living the American dream and wants to share that everything in life is possible when you put your mind to it!
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June 12, 2023
Anderson's story of heartache and ambition reminds us that we can sit back and settle with the life in front of us or take a chance and try your hardest to make life the best.
Reading Anderson's story of a brutal young life growing up, an abusive family, not having graduated, and a dream to come to the USA knowing he will be undocumented AND still succeeding, doing what he does best, is a reminder we all can have the ambition to take what life gave us and make the most out of it.
Reading Anderson's story of a brutal young life growing up, an abusive family, not having graduated, and a dream to come to the USA knowing he will be undocumented AND still succeeding, doing what he does best, is a reminder we all can have the ambition to take what life gave us and make the most out of it.
August 1, 2019
Believe in yourself!
An enjoyable, positive story about an immigrant who rose above adversity to fulfill himself for family! ... ... ... ...
An enjoyable, positive story about an immigrant who rose above adversity to fulfill himself for family! ... ... ... ...
February 24, 2025
Anderson Gomes writes a very personal and heartwarming tale about his journey to the US from Brazil. He tells his story honestly and with integrity, teaching the world that there is always a way to find hope.
Gomes begins his story in Brazil with his brother, father, and mother. His father is highly abusive, often hitting his mother and the rest of the family. Gomes is constantly put in harm's way but always finds a way to keep himself out of trouble. When he stands up to his father, he is often shoved and pushed aside. His friends, many of whom have turned to drugs, alcohol, and stealing, are a source of struggle for him as well.
However, my father did not discipline me. He hit me. Many times, a beating would come without warning, and it was dictated by the way he was feeling at the moment
From a young age, Gomes is destined for greatness. He is driven to push himself forward, constantly striving and never giving up. When he finds a way to escape to Mexico, paying a man in Brazil $1,500, he embarks on a tumultuous journey, hoping for a better life and success. Upon arriving, he encounters many roadblocks. Living in Boston, his two Brazilian roommates, unmotivated, hold Gomes back. They steal, do drugs, and drink—much like his friend back home.
If Gomes wants to succeed, he realizes he must immerse himself in American culture, learn the language, find a proper job, and work hard. As he recalls, his best job was as a dish lineman at Olive Garden. However, he lost many jobs when it was revealed that he was undocumented.
Eventually, Gomes meets his wife, Trina. Gomes takes a considerable risk and starts a cleaning company with her and her family's support. We follow along
Undocumented is a book that will believe in the American dream and continuously has you cheering the main character. This is a reminder that believing in yourself, working hard, and never giving up is the actual equation toward success.
Like anything in life, you've got to be persistent. Don't take the first no that someone gives you. Keep on persisting, keep on asking, and eventually you're going to get a yes
The writing was slightly choppy, but English is not the author's first language. Overall, it's an incredible journey, chronicling the journey toward success and freedom.
4/4 stars
**reposted from review site.
Gomes begins his story in Brazil with his brother, father, and mother. His father is highly abusive, often hitting his mother and the rest of the family. Gomes is constantly put in harm's way but always finds a way to keep himself out of trouble. When he stands up to his father, he is often shoved and pushed aside. His friends, many of whom have turned to drugs, alcohol, and stealing, are a source of struggle for him as well.
However, my father did not discipline me. He hit me. Many times, a beating would come without warning, and it was dictated by the way he was feeling at the moment
From a young age, Gomes is destined for greatness. He is driven to push himself forward, constantly striving and never giving up. When he finds a way to escape to Mexico, paying a man in Brazil $1,500, he embarks on a tumultuous journey, hoping for a better life and success. Upon arriving, he encounters many roadblocks. Living in Boston, his two Brazilian roommates, unmotivated, hold Gomes back. They steal, do drugs, and drink—much like his friend back home.
If Gomes wants to succeed, he realizes he must immerse himself in American culture, learn the language, find a proper job, and work hard. As he recalls, his best job was as a dish lineman at Olive Garden. However, he lost many jobs when it was revealed that he was undocumented.
Eventually, Gomes meets his wife, Trina. Gomes takes a considerable risk and starts a cleaning company with her and her family's support. We follow along
Undocumented is a book that will believe in the American dream and continuously has you cheering the main character. This is a reminder that believing in yourself, working hard, and never giving up is the actual equation toward success.
Like anything in life, you've got to be persistent. Don't take the first no that someone gives you. Keep on persisting, keep on asking, and eventually you're going to get a yes
The writing was slightly choppy, but English is not the author's first language. Overall, it's an incredible journey, chronicling the journey toward success and freedom.
4/4 stars
**reposted from review site.
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