... through determination while living as a homeless boy without any guidance or presented opportunities. Both Eric Liu and Ragged Dick strive to reach their hopes. Living in America, Eric Liu says, had a permanent effect on his culture. His parents migrated to the United States when they were about 18 years old. ... heritage so he lives his life today as a white man wearing the mask of a Chinaman. Ragged Dick is a boy who lived in New York as a poor, homeless shoe shiner and spent his earlier years struggling to survive off of what few cents he made. He has no parents or guidance at ... h...

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• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: High School