Mercedes Cajada, born in Mozambique to a Portuguese cattle rancher and politician, married at nineteen and moved to South Africa to further her education. Her graduation year coincided with the independence of Mozambique, and she stayed in South Africa at the advice of her father. Many years later, an American company offered her a job in the United States. She moved to America in search of a better life and a brighter future for her child. Ms. Cajada is the mother of an intelligent child who also happens to be disabled. For Ms. Cajada’s daughter, the most simple task can become a lifetime achievement and a very fulfilling experience! A narrative of true facts, The American Dream? is an expression of the author’s feelings and her interpretation of life. Along the road, numerous people have crossed her path — some in a negative manner, others enriching her days. Every single person has left a strong imprint on the author’s journey. Although fictitious names have been used, this is a true story about life, people, and laws, and the struggles of trying to stay ahead in a competitive, self-centered society. The American Dream? chronicles Ms. Cajada’s search for equal rights and her attempt to belong.