Ethel's Journey

In Ethel's Journey: From Typhoon's Fury to the Fight for a Future, the author tells a factual story of Ethel, a middle aged woman from rural province in Philippines who faces an unbelievable series of challenges, each one more daunting and stressful than the last. After surviving one of the deadliest typhoons in Philippine history to navigating the insane complexities of the U.S. immigration system, Ethel experiences perseverance, heartbreak, and hope.

Ethel passed the USRN NCLEX exam then she began her journey navigating the complicated labyrinth of the U.S. immigration system. Her dream of migrating "legally" to the United States is met with overwhelming frustration. Being fully credentialed, and her success as a nurse, combined with her desire to contribute to the healthcare system in a country in desperate need of medical professionals, Ethel finds herself caught in a unending bureaucratic nightmare.

The U.S. immigration system is overrun by the millions of undocumented migrants illegally crossing the U.S. Southern border every year. Ethel's application is delayed and seemingly put on hold as the U.S. prioritizes handling the surge of illegal migrants. Ethel is in a waiting game and uncertain of when or if she will ever be able to legally migrate to the country that holds the key to her future.

Ethel's Journey is not just about one woman's fight for a better life; it is a powerful commentary on the experiences of millions of people who struggle for a place in the land of opportunity people who, despite the odds, continue to dream.