Mario A. Guerra escaped communist Cuba in search of the American dream, and while it didn't come easy, he found it. Through tragedies and setbacks, he discovered lessons that would guide him forward and serve as the foundation of his success, both professionally and personally. In this memoir, he shares those lessons, along with intimate stories of his failures and successes. Each story is told with honesty and candidness, and every anecdote carries a message of hope and inspiration. From a challenging childhood, family tragedies, life as a businessman, holding political office, life as a public servant, and his religious work and philanthropy-Mario shares wisdom gleaned from his wide range of experiences. Mario's experiences as a refugee gives us an opportunity to relate to immigrants who look to America as a beacon of hope.