Amboy

From the Philippines to the American Dream

De: Rome Cabrera, Cole Herring

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

From a young boy in the Philippines with nothing but a dream to a self-made success in America, Amboy is the gripping true story of resilience, relentless determination, and the pursuit of a better life.

Rome’s journey wasn’t easy. He didn’t speak fluent English. He had no money, no connections, and no clear path forward. What he did have was an unshakable work ethic and a belief that in America, anything was possible if you worked hard enough.

This inspiring immigrant memoir follows Rome from his humble beginnings in the Philippines to his daring escape from a shipping job that took him across 23 countries. With only a scrap of a taxi card hidden in his shoe, he made his way into the United States, determined to carve out a future for himself. From struggling to understand English in a fast-paced world to working 15-hour days across multiple jobs, Rome’s story is a testament to the grit, perseverance, and sacrifice it takes to achieve the American Dream.

Along the way, he encountered cultural misunderstandings, financial hardships, and near-death experiences—including a harrowing collapse from exhaustion that landed him in the ICU, where he overheard the doctors say, "He won’t make it." But Rome had already made it through too much to give up. Even when told he would never walk again, he defied the odds and did what he had always done: he pushed forward.

A Story of Survival, Hard Work, and the True Meaning of Success

📌 Key Themes in Amboy:
✔ Immigrant Success Stories – How one man built his life from scratch in the U.S.
✔ Overcoming Adversity – Facing language barriers, job struggles, and cultural shifts.
✔ The American Dream – The reality of working hard for success in a new country.
✔ Resilience and Determination – A firsthand account of never giving up.
✔ Survival and Reinvention – Escaping poverty and rewriting one’s future.

If you enjoy inspiring true stories about overcoming obstacles, rising from nothing, and fighting for a dream, AM Boy is a must-read.

Who Should Read This Book?

• Readers who love immigrant memoirs like Born a Crime by Trevor Noah or Educated by Tara Westover.
• Anyone seeking motivation and real-life inspiration to push past their own struggles.
• Fans of true survival stories about resilience, hard work, and perseverance.
• People who believe in the power of the American Dream and personal reinvention.

A Powerful Reminder That Hard Work and Determination Can Change Your Life

This book is not just a personal success story—it’s a universal testament to the strength of the human spirit. It’s about the sacrifices made for a better future, the relentless pursuit of success, and the understanding that real wealth isn’t just money—it’s the ability to shape your own destiny.

Rome didn’t just survive. He thrived. And his story will inspire you to do the same.