My Mother's American Dream is a struggle portrayed! Dr. Shivani Chawla, the founder of Family Medicine Online, takes the reader on her journey toward establishing herself in her career as an Asian-American Woman in America. The book reflects on the challenges that arose along her way. She was only seven years old when she and her family arrived in the United States of America. It was new, different and intimidating!She recalls one day while sitting at the dinner table as her mother told her "you will be a doctor" to which ...
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My Mother's American Dream is a struggle portrayed! Dr. Shivani Chawla, the founder of Family Medicine Online, takes the reader on her journey toward establishing herself in her career as an Asian-American Woman in America. The book reflects on the challenges that arose along her way. She was only seven years old when she and her family arrived in the United States of America. It was new, different and intimidating!She recalls one day while sitting at the dinner table as her mother told her "you will be a doctor" to which her response was "okay". From that moment on she set her sights and energy into making that her reality. Though, it wasn't without it's struggles and obstacles. How many of us have a Dream? How many have come to America's shores to make their dream become a reality?Her story is a relatable one for those who have faced and are facing similar hardships. This book was written to highlight her journey to become a doctor as an immigrant without any knowledge on how to do it or what it takes. Challenged by the difficulties which arose in the process all the while trying to melt into this melting pot of a culture different than what she had been born into, she fought to win despite many failures. A success hidden within her struggles sends a message that anyone can accomplish this if she can. You too can find your American Dream!
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