Imagine an former Wall St Managing Director now driving an 18-wheeler 400,000 miles across the country and barely making ends meet. This honest and heartfelt “riches-to-rags” story offers a unique look at two contrasting realities, the opulence of Wall Street vs the struggles of a blue-collar life.

This memoir chronicles my college journey in Peru and Brazil as the son of the Venezuelan Ambassador. Followed by Grad School in New York, a 37 year career in finance and three years on the road. Amusing anecdotes detail underwater adventures, world travel, personal relationships, and the colorful characters who form the backbone of the economy.

The book explores the country’s tapestry: its stunning landscapes, regional cuisines, and the collapse of one man’s American Dream. A father’s unwavering love for his children weaves together my reflections on Wall Street, parenthood, foreign travel, life on the road and the lessons learned along the way.