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The author was born in Cuba.  His parents and grandparents, of Spanish descent, left Spain in the early 1900's to escape fascism and communism.
As a product of the Castro "revolution" in 1959, many changes took place on different levels:  social, financial, spiritual.  First hand experience with liberalism, socialism, communism and national abuse of the Cuban people yielded to self-preservation, and as a family, the decision was made iln 1960, to make a permanent move to the US.  Miami was the destination.
As a young child, the family frequently visited to the United Staes, as tourists. Typical places like Key West, Miami, and Miami Beach were enjoyed.
As a family, they would seek permanent residence and later citizenship through the established channels at that time.  
The transition was not easy.  Lots of issues to solve: but gradually, growing up in America, the Ferrin family, embraced and engaged the offered Americanism, with the desired freedoms and potential the American society had to offer.
The elders adjusted but never really adapted fully, primarily because they always harbored the hope of a quick return to their homeland.  Something that was never to happen in their lifeteime.
Younger members of the family indeed adapted, assimilated and became integrated into the fiber of Americanism.  They were willing and able to move forward and make this country their chosen "heaven" to seek social aspirations and live the Ameriican Dream.
Dr. Ferrin has lived in Miami most of his life.  He did his graduate and postgraduate studies in Miami but later spent several years in Spain furthering his studies.  
This new transition from American to Spanish cultures, rekindled the appreciation for Americanism.
While living in Spain, Ferrin experienced the Franco era, as a nationalist dictatorship, and later was present for the slow transition into European Socialism in the late 70's. 
Many memories were rehashed as he watched the different aspects of life in Spain under socialism, mutate into a less favorable climate where the individual could not find stimulus and encouragement to prosper and maintain self-determination.
Ferrin then moved back to Miami, finished his medical training and has practiced medicine for over 40 years.  Again, unfortunately, he has observed the degradation of the American health system, the enhancement of the welfare state". the progressive development of the "deep state" and the rise of a new wave of "subversive ideologies", divisiveness, renewed angers and systemic segregation, as well as a rise in prejudicial conducts, with a general mobilization of American society towards socialism and anarchy.
Ferrin lives the American Dream to its fullest potential, with his wife, two sons, three grandkids and some very special, close friends.  He is most appreciative of all the opportunities he has encounted along the way resulting from his early decision to become an American and conduct his life, as an American.  
A very firm conviction exits, reenforcing the belief that the American Dream is very much alive and well, and he fervently encourages a serious scrutiny of the present political and social climate, so as to avoid, any mishaps that might alter the path to the freedom and wellness that all Americans deserve.