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An American Son by Marco Rubio (2012, Hardcover)

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Few politicians have risen to national prominence as quickly as Marco Rubio. At age forty-one he's the subject of widespread interest and speculation. But he has never before told the full story of his unlikely journey, with all the twists and turns that made him an American son. That journey began when his parents first left Cuba in 1956. After Fidel Castro solidified his Communist grip on power, Mario and Oria Rubio could never again return to their homeland. But they embraced their new country and taught their children to appreciate its unique opportunities. Every sacrifice they made over the years, as they worked hard at blue-collar jobs in Miami and Las Vegas, was for their children. As a boy, Rubio spent countless hours with his grandfather, discussing history and current events. "Papa" loved being Cuban, but he also loved America for being a beacon of liberty to oppressed people around the world. As Rubio puts it, "My grandfather didn't know America was exceptional because he read about it in a book. He lived it and saw it with his own eyes." Devastated after his grandfather's death, Rubio was getting poor grades and struggled to fit in at his high school, where some classmates mocked him as "too American." But then he buckled down for college and law school, driven by his twin passions for football and politics. He played football at a small college in Missouri, then came back to Florida to attend Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida. He went on to earn his law degree from the University of Miami and took a job at a law firm, which paid him a handsome salary that allowed his father to retire. As a young attorney he ran for the West Miami City Commission, a role that led to the Florida House of Representatives. In just six years he rose to Speaker of the House and became a leading advocate for free enterprise, better schools, limited government, and a fairer, simpler tax system. He found that he could connect with people across party lines while still upholding conservative values. His U.S. Senate campaign started as an extreme long shot against Florida's popular incumbent governor, Charlie Crist. Undaunted by the early poll numbers and the time away from his wife and kids, Rubio traveled the state with his message of empowerment and optimism. He upset Crist in both the primary and a dramatic three-way general election, after Crist quit the GOP to run as an independent. Now Rubio speaks on the national stage about the challenges we face and the better future that's possible if we return to our founding principles. As he puts it, "Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about allowing people to catch up." In that vision, as in his family's story, Rubio proves that the American Dream is still alive for those who pursue it.

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Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
1595230947
ISBN-13
9781595230942
eBay Product ID (ePID)
112127943

Product Key Features

Book Title
American Son
Author
Marco Rubio
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, Personal Memoirs, General, Political, American Government / General, American Government / State
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Social Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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Item Length
9.3in
Item Height
1.1in
Item Width
6.5in
Item Weight
18.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
E901.1.R83a3 2012
Grade from
Twelfth Grade
Copyright Date
2012
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2012-014788
Illustrated
Yes

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by pineconebrainApr 19, 2016
A man among men
A real man is one who can admit their mistakes, apologize and grow from it. I love it that Marco is thankful for his life in America and wants to give back and serve his country. His wife, Jeanette, helps him believe in himself when he's down, and makes sure his ego doesn't get out of control when he's up. It's easy to see that God has blessed Marco and Jeanette with common sense. Marco you are a brilliant communicator.
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