A Mexican Mother's Journey of Faith, Hope, and Dreams to Join her Children in the USA
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Köp båda 2 för 482 krOn the Border of a Dream is an eye­-opening and uplifting autobiography that tells the true story of a boy from rural Mexico, who at a young age sets his mind to becoming a surgeon in the USA. This memoir follows Edgar Hernandez from his tight...
earth angel with a green card is an inspiring tribute to a selfless mother who gave everything for the well-being and success of her family, friends, and anyone she found in dire circumstances. dr. hernandez skillfully shares heartfelt stories from his mother’s life, weaving the present with the past, engaging the reader from the first page. profound and moving, i was personally touched by nena’s pure, unconditional love for all humanity, her vigilance in teaching and caring for her family, and her faith and devotion to god. if everyone followed this valiant woman’s example, our world would be a better place.
Claudia Bretzing, Author, The Cancer Effect
dr. edgar hernandez expertly depicts the love and close-knit family ties he and his siblings had with their mother, magdalena “nena” hernandez. the reader gets a glimpse into the rural mexican culture from cooking to customs to the livelihood of the people. then, the challenges of living in an inner-city neighborhood in the usa are shared and eventually overcome. in our current world, her practices would benefit us all and make our world a better place. earth angel with a green card is a tribute to nena as well as to all mothers who continually give and nourish their children. nena lives on in her earth angels. i know one of them. his name is dr. edgar hernandez!
Gretchen A. Boyer, Ed.D.
earth angel with a green card weaves a colorful story of magdalena’s sacrifice, resilience and faith as a mother. it is a beautifully written narrative that i could not put down.
Venessa Thompson, M.S.N., W.H.N.P.
in earth angel with a green card, dr. hernandez invites his readers to pull up a chair at the table and share the life of his loving mother nena who was the major influence in his becoming the compassionate surgeon he is today. she did not allow her circumstances to control her life, but used her intelligence and hard work to make life better for those around her.she raised a beautiful family in the midst of many struggles, and never lost hope of a better future. her life was an example to many migrant families whom she assisted in their journeys.
Joan Bartley, R.N., C.P.A.N.
Sensational! The author gives such a clear vision of every scene. It made me
laugh, cry, and gave, me great suspense. The selfless life of a wonderful mother,
Nena, who touched the lives of all who crossed her path. Even though
she had many responsibilities to her own children and family, she wouldn’t
hesitate to help others in need. She gave herself completely. With the love of
the good book and the Lord on her side, anything was possible with faith to
see her through the task at hand. Nena turned all strangers into friends, even
an officer seeking information towards the deportation of illegals. She turned
his hard-core personality into heart-felt kindness. It’s clear Nena&r...
For over 20 years, Dr. Hernandez has practiced general surgery. In the last ten years, Dr. Hernandez has dedicated himself to the field of breast surgery.
He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a practicing oncoplastic breast surgeon. Over the course of his career, Dr. Hernandez has worked with many charitable groups and various foundations. Dr. Hernandez was named "Man of the Year," a humanitarian distinction by Fresh Start Women's Foundation of Arizona for his treatment of uninsured women. The Desert Cancer Foundation of Arizona also honored Dr. Hernandez with a humanitarian award.
Dr. Hernandez graduated from Arizona State University with a dual Bachelor & Masters degree and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Utah, College of Medicine.
In addition to being a proud husband and father, he is now a happy grandfather of six granddaughters from the age of 6 months to 16 years. For information about Dr.Hernandez, please visit http://dredgarhernandez.com
foreword
Introduction
PART ONE: MEXICO
Chapter 1: In the Shade of a Tree
Chapter 2: Injury
Chapter 3: Mothers and Children
Chapter 4: Faith and Persistence
Chapter 5: Agua Pura
Chapter 6: Letting Go
Chapter 7: Blue Moon
PART TWO: ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Chapter 8: Whole-Hearted
Chapter 9: Co-Conspirators
Chapter 10: Amigo o Enemigo
Chapter 11: God’s Hands
Chapter 12: Two Laws
Chapter 13: Mind and Heart
Chapter 14: Legacy
Chapter 15: Nena’s Children
Chapter 16: Nena’s Recipes
Acknowledgments
About the Author