Tom Hom: Rabbit on a Bumpy Road

About this book

RABBIT ON A BUMPY ROAD is Tom Homs memoira story of courage and endurance in meeting lifes challenges to achieve "The American Dream." Tom was born into a Chinese family in the year of the Rabbit in the 1920s when much of American society was segregated socially and economically. He entered school in San Diego like other children who lived in Chinatown speaking only Chinese. As he grew older he faced limited job opportunities and discrimination in housing. He never lost faith in the American dream and went on to achieve success for himself his family and the greater good of a diverse America breaking age-old barriers of prejudice and segregation. Today Tom Hom is a respected elder who has contributed to the success and growth of San Diego and has inspired a new generation of Americans to greater achievement in economic growth and civic responsibilities. His journey and words of wisdom offer encouragement to all who believe in the future of America