Book excerpt: "Streets paved with gold, endless opportunities, freedom and stability"- Ever since her father has died and her brother has emigrated, America keeps calling for Orla. When a final stroke of misfortune hits her family, they agree to take on a treacherous journey from Ireland towards their new home to be: New York. But was it worth, taking the risk, and will the American Dream come true for them? This book was initially created for a school project, alongside a suitcase and several notes, postcards and pictures. However, as the story progressed, writing this diary became a much more personal and cherished experience for me, which I would like to share with the world.