{"product_id":"an-american-story-everyones-invited-hardcover","title":"An American Story: Everyone's Invited - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilmer Valderrama\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe remarkable true story of a young immigrant from Venezuela who had a dream to change the world, a talent for entertaining, and a determined spirit to build a new life, taking as many as possible with him on the journey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn American Story\u003c\/em\u003e is the stirring memoir by actor, producer, and activist Wilmer Valderrama, delving into his upbringing in Venezuela where he was raised by two hard working parents as they navigated their family through a rapidly changing country and the rise of Hugo Chavez. With the economy crashing around them and their livelihood disappearing, the family decides to flee the country. Suddenly, the young boy who had loved riding his horse and dreaming of being Zorro from his favorite black and white tv show had to grow up quickly, journeying as a teenager from a tiny little pueblo in Venezuela to the big city of Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter being cast in a school theatre production, Valderrama knew he had found his calling, and began thinking of ways to help support his struggling family. He would attempt the impossible: find work in Hollywood as an unproven Latino actor. Following countless auditions and frequent criticisms of his accent, he created the personality that would eventually land him the role as Fez on the hit series \u003cem\u003eThat 70s Show, \u003c\/em\u003e which catapulted him to stardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the coming years, he would create the smash show, \u003cem\u003eYo Mamma\u003c\/em\u003e, voice the lead character in Disney's \u003cem\u003eEncanto\u003c\/em\u003e, and so much more, culminating in his joining the cast of the hit show \u003cem\u003eNCIS\u003c\/em\u003e in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was through service to others and his first USO trip, however, where Valderrama found his expanded calling, entertaining and encouraging U.S. troops around the world. He has since traveled with the USO a multitude of times, having participated in almost 50 tours domestically and internationally and was recently named USO Global Ambassador.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough his work, Valderrama hopes to demonstrate his love and gratitude for the country that changed his life. \u003cem\u003eAn American Story \u003c\/em\u003eweaves Valderrama's personal stories with those of the remarkable people he's met along his philanthropic journey. This isn't just Valderrama's story, though. It's a view of America through an immigrant's eyes, in both its stunning unmatched wonders and all its native challenges. It is the profound and gripping story of someone who found the way and is now inviting as many as possible to join him on the adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9.25 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752415658272,"sku":"9781400336579","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/95c45de6f57e34c601ea8a43019dfee3.webp?v=1779995215","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/an-american-story-everyones-invited-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}