This book investigates the multifaceted definition of success as experienced by immigrants navigating life in the United States. The authors, Corinne Turner, Janet Podnecky, and Judy Shane, compile a diverse array of personal narratives to examine how individuals from various cultural backgrounds define and achieve their personal and professional goals. By presenting these accounts, the authors provide a framework for understanding the immigrant experience beyond traditional economic metrics, highlighting the role of resilience, adaptation, and cultural identity in the process of integration.

Readers frequently note the accessible and humanizing nature of these stories, which provide a grounded look at the immigrant experience. Experts highlight this as a useful resource for educators and students interested in sociology and the practical realities of cultural integration.