{"product_id":"beyond-the-american-dream-jake-bolotano-9798349660771","title":"Beyond the American Dream: A Filipino Immigrant's Guide to Finding Your True Home","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Are we home yet?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat's the question every immigrant asks; not just about geography, but about purpose, peace, and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBeyond the American Dream\u003c\/em\u003e, Pastor \u003cstrong\u003eJake Bolotano\u003c\/strong\u003e shares his deeply personal journey from Manila to America; a story that mirrors millions of Filipino immigrants chasing opportunity yet longing for something more lasting than success. Through powerful storytelling and biblical reflection, Bolotano unveils the spiritual side of immigration: how leaving your homeland can awaken your soul to the search for a \u003cem\u003etrue\u003c\/em\u003e home beyond material comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the struggles of language barriers, cultural shock, and overwork to the quiet moments of revelation, this book explores what happens when faith meets the immigrant experience. You'll discover how the pursuit of the American Dream can inspire achievement, but also how it can distract from the eternal calling that defines our purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter guides readers to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflect on the spiritual lessons hidden in the immigrant journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect faith with daily life in a fast-paced, material world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild community and rediscover hope through Scripture and service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand that your \"visa story\" is part of a far greater, heavenly plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a Filipino abroad or anyone seeking meaning beyond success, \u003cem\u003eBeyond the American Dream\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to trade striving for peace, and ambition for purpose. Because true belonging isn't found in a place; it's found in a Person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've ever asked, \"Is this all there is?\" this book is your answer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn inspiring read for immigrants, faith leaders, and believers seeking to find their eternal home in Christ.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jake Bolotano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798349660771\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Writers of the West\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Jake Bolotano","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520980533503,"sku":"9798349660771","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6279e460-cee7-4fd2-b599-a89cdef062e0.jpg?v=1762888076","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-the-american-dream-jake-bolotano-9798349660771","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}