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"What if the path to a better life is the path you are avoiding? In the mid-1970s, Ben, a Greek student attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, meets and falls in love with Shelley, a beautiful American classmate. Upon his graduation, he must make a choice: will he keep his promise to his parents not to marry an American and return to Greece, or will he break his promise, marry Shelley and stay in America? His decision changed his life. Follow along on Ben's fascinating life journey from a poor village on Mount Olympus, Greece, to America and beyond, as he explores the stories that made it possible for him to find love, a better life, and two countries to call home. The stories will entertain and inspire you to contemplate your own life journey and the family stories that shaped your life and legacy. Critics are calling the book ""moving and funny,"" ""honest and engaging,"" ""entertaining, positive and uplifting."""

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Many an immigrant has received advice on leaving the old country for the new world. What makes Ben Kyriagis' Don't Marry an American special - and moving - and funny - are the hows and the whys, the conflicts, the lure of the past, and the pull of the future. - Jeffry Hatcher, Playwright/screenwriter Ben Kyriagis has written an honest and engaging memoir, anchored in his affection for Greek history and culture and in his appreciation of American progressive ideals. His inspirational immigration journey will resonate with anyone who appreciates a charming love story and the search for a better life and a true home. - Dane Smith, President Emeritus of Growth & Justice and former State Capitol reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, newspaper. Ben Kyriagis is sharing a well-written, fascinating life story with great observations about the importance of opening our minds to experiences of other cultures. - Dean Kallenbach, former News Director at WAQE Radio Station in Wisconsin

"""Many an immigrant has received advice on leaving the old country for the new world. What makes Ben Kyriagis' ""Don't Marry an American"" special - and moving - and funny - are the hows and the whys, the conflicts, the lure of the past, and the pull of the future."" - Jeffry Hatcher, Playwright/screenwriter ""Ben Kyriagis has written an honest and engaging memoir, anchored in his affection for Greek history and culture and in his appreciation of American progressive ideals. His inspirational immigration journey will resonate with anyone who appreciates a charming love story and the search for a better life and a true home."" - Dane Smith, President Emeritus of Growth & Justice and former State Capitol reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, newspaper. ""Ben Kyriagis is sharing a well-written, fascinating life story with great observations about the importance of opening our minds to experiences of other cultures."" - Dean Kallenbach, former News Director at WAQE Radio Station in Wisconsin"

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