Man from Peru

Fermin-a mischievous and lighthearted boy-grows up in a land locked away from time. High in the Andes Mountain, higher than Machu Picchu, and nearly as primitive, he soon learns that interdependency and self-sufficiency are key to life itself. Laugh and learn as you see what happens when this little boy sneaks his best friend-a little goat-into the house. See how the school bully forces Fermin to learn to use his small size and speed to his advantage. Result? Fermin's new motto: Nothing is impossible. Difficult? Yes! Impossible? No! Devoid of television, electronics, and other distractions, Fermin learns the REAL rules of life. Rule #1: The Strong Survive, the Weak Die . Rule #2: Everyone Must Contribute. Rule #3: You Help Me, I Help You. Rule #4: You Must Stand on Your Own Two Feet . Rule #5: All for One and One for All . Then there are Mama's rules. Rule #1: Put God First (the only place God fits). Rule #2: Be Prepared (or be embarrassed). Rule #3: Use What You Have (everyone has gifts). Rule #4 Love IS Action (do rather than talk). Rule #5 Choose Well (own your choices). Lastly, the village knits everyone together tightly with positive peer pressure to 1) Know Your Place, 2) Respect Religion and Education 3) Understand "e;Eyes are Everywhere"e; (be the eyes and see the eyes), 4) Celebrate Festivals and Traditions, 5) Show Up (for weddings, funerals, and life). Armed with the REAL rules of life-communication, compassion, and genuine caring-he comes to America with three dollars, NO English, and a pocket full of dreams. Fermin sets out to make his own dreams come true by helping others. In the process, he unites the local Hispanic/Latino community with the greater population to make life better for all. Whether you want to learn the secrets to a meaningful and powerful life, or you want to understand and embrace the Hispanic/Latino culture, or you want to be inspired by an "e;against the odds"e; story-this book is for you. Enjoy and pass it forward.