Signed First Edition. One of 5,000 numbered copies signed by Marco Rubio on a blank page preceding the title page. All housed in a leatherette traycase with COA.
A son of Cuban American exiles recounts his unlikely journey to the U.S. Senate
At age forty, Senator Marco Rubio is one of the brightest rising stars of the Republican Party. His memoir tells his unique and fascinating story in full for the first time.
Rubio's parents left Cuba in 1956 and, after Fidel Castro solidified his Communist grip, were never able to return. In America, his father worked mostly as a bartender while his mother was a maid, cashier, and retail clerk. Living in Miami and Las Vegas, Rubio and his siblings witnessed the selfless sacrifices of their hardworking parents. His family's faith in the endless possibilities of America inspired his determination to overcome all obstacles.
After academic struggles and a misguided adolescence, Rubio buckled down for college and law school. As he embarked on his legal career, he also entered public service in West Miami's City Commission before winning election to the Florida House of Representatives, where he rose to become Speaker of the House. By then, his experiences had shaped his conservative beliefs and instilled in him a deep faith in American exceptionalism. He became one of the legislature's leading advocates for free enterprise, better schools, and limited government.
His campaign for the U.S. Senate started as an extreme longshot against Florida's popular incumbent governor, Charlie Crist. Undaunted, Rubio traveled all over the state delivering an inspiring message of unlimited opportunity. His efforts rallied Floridians of all stripes, and he defeated Crist in both the GOP primary and a dramatic three-way general election.
Rubio's memoir proves that the American Dream is still alive and well for those who pursue it.
- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Sentinel Books (June 19, 2012)
- ISBN-13: 978-1595230942