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Tu Conductor Ha Llegado

Nestor ""The Boss"" Gomez

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English
Tortoise Books
12 March 2025
Un inmigrante ex indocumentado y actual ciudadano estadounidense documenta sus experiencias por varios aos persiguiendo el sueo americano a traves de la economa colaborativa como conductor de viajes compartidos en Chicago. A la vez conmovedor e hilarante, este libro es un valioso recordatorio de los valores que todos compartimos.

Un dlar de cada libro vendido ser donado a RAICES, el Centro de Educacin y Servicios Legales para Refugiados e Inmigrantes, o al Fondo Educativo Ascend.

A former undocumented immigrant and current American citizen documents his experiences chasing the American Dream through the gig economy years as a rideshare driver in Chicago. By turns heartwarming and hilarious, this book is a valuable reminder of the values we all share.

A dollar from every book sold will be donated to RAICES, the Refugee and Immigrant Center For Education and Legal Services, or to the Ascend Educational Fund.
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Imprint:   Tortoise Books
Country of Publication:   United States
ISBN:   9781965199060
ISBN 10:   1965199062
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

Reviews for Tu Conductor Ha Llegado

"""En el escenario, N�stor G�mez cuenta historias con tanta energ�a y personalidad que es posible que no te des cuenta de lo bien escritas que est�n. Pero Tu Conductor Ha Llegado demuestra que incluso sin las entretenidas actuaciones de Nestor, las an�cdotas en s� mismas son simplemente buenas. Una sola an�cdota puede contener una mezcla bien elaborada de humor, perspicacia, l�grimas, dolor y luego, con toda probabilidad, de nuevo humor. Qu� placer poder sentarme y saborearlos."" ― Jay Shefsky, productor y reportero, WTTW-TV, PBS en Chicago ""Vibrante, emp�tico y observador. N�stor G�mez nos ha dado una mirada generosa al mundo de los conductores de viajes compartidos y sus encuentros con los pasajeros, la polic�a y ellos mismos, contados con su energ�a y buen humor caracter�sticos."" ― Juan Mart�nez, autor de Best Worst American ""N�stor G�mez, uno de los favoritos en el circuito de ""The Moth"", aplica sus habilidades narrativas a su experiencia pilotando su auto compartido por las calles de Chicago. Junto con N�stor, conocemos a un elenco de personajes dignos de Studs Terkel: enloquecedores, groseros, amables, que vomitan y, a veces, se olvidan de dar propina. Los lectores que lo acompa�en en el viaje le dar�n a Nestor su merecida calificaci�n de cinco estrellas."" ― Amy Dickinson, columnista de ""Ask Amy"" y autora de The Mighty Queens of Freeville ""Conducir en Chicago es una aventura en el mejor de los casos. Conducir en Chicago como inmigrante y conductor de la econom�a colaborativa va mucho m�s all� de la aventura. Las historias de Nestor te ponen detr�s del volante y te sumergen en la experiencia de encontrar tu lugar en una nueva ciudad mientras navegas por la mitolog�a del sue�o americano."" ― Jenn White, presentadora de radio p�blica ""On stage, Nestor Gomez tells stories with such energy and personality that you might not notice just how well-written they are. But Your Driver Has Arrived proves that even without Nestor's entertaining performances, the stories themselves are just damn good. A single story might contain a well-crafted mix of humor, insight, tears, pain and then, in all likelihood, humor again. What a treat to be able to sit and savor them."" -- Jay Shefsky, producer and reporter, WTTW-TV, PBS in Chicago ""Vibrant, empathetic, and observant. Nestor Gomez has given us a generous look into the world of rideshare drivers and their encounters with passengers, police, and themselves, told with his trademark energy and good humor."" -- Juan Martinez, author of Best Worst American ""Nestor Gomez--a favorite on ""The Moth"" spoken-word circuit--applies his storytelling skills to his experience piloting his ride-share car through the streets of Chicago. Along with Nestor, we meet a cast of characters worthy of Studs Terkel--maddening, rude, kind, vomiting, and sometimes forgetting to tip. Readers along for the ride will give Nestor his well-deserved five-star rating."" -- Amy Dickinson, ""Ask Amy"" columnist and author of The Mighty Queens of Freeville ""Driving in Chicago is an adventure in the best of times. Driving in Chicago as an immigrant and a gig economy driver goes far beyond adventure. Nestor's stories put you behind the wheel and immerse you in the experience of finding your place in a new city while navigating the mythology of the American Dream."" -- Jenn White, public radio host"


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