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A raw account of a young American abroad grasping for meaning, this pulsating story of violent protests, illegal border crossings, and loss of innocence raises questions about the futility of borders and the irresistible power of nationalism. Illegal tells the true story of love, deception, revolutions, and deportations as it chronicles the trials of John Dennehy. A naïve New Yorker, Dennehy refuses to be part of the feverish nationalism of post 9/11 America. His search for hope takes him to Ecuador, where he falls in love with firebrand Lucia.

After learning there are others like him on the planet, Jester soon realizes there is a plot to exterminate them. While Jester was asleep, nearly escaping death, a new leader quickly rose to power, promising prosperity and easier lives for all. From the outside, this new leader may seem to be a man of the people. However, under that veil of prosperity lies much more sinister intentions.

At the age of 22, Ace Bowers faced a life-changing decision: stay trapped in his family’s cycle of poverty or break free and rewrite his future. The Mindset is a powerful, inspirational memoir chronicling Ace’s journey from an uneducated, overweight janitor battling addiction and depression to a self-made millionaire in Silicon Valley—all within five years. In this raw and honest story, Ace reveals the harsh realities of growing up in a poor, abusive, and alcoholic family and shares how shifting his mindset sparked a complete transformation.