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The inspirational biography of Juan F. Vasquez, the first Hispanic American appointed to the United States Tax Court. The book depicts his journey surmounting numerous challenges such as poverty, manual labor, and discrimination. It explores his pursuit of education to build -- with the support of family, friends, and mentors - -a professional career serving family, community, taxpayers, and the tax system. Judge Vasquez's story demonstrates that one can excel in the practice of tax law and serve the community and taxpayers while doing so, regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic status, school pedigree, or geographic location. The overall message -- that hard work, perseverance, and persistence in the face of adversity can lead to unimaginable opportunities -- should resonate with all readers.

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From picking cotton to deciding cases as a Judge on the U.S. Tax Court, the story of Judge Juan Vasquez is told with both pride and humility. The Judge's tenacity and the importance of family, community, and opportunity come through loud and clear, providing both testimony and inspiration. --Alice G. Abreu, Temple University Judge Vasquez's journey to one of the most esteemed positions in the practice of tax is an inspiring example of defining your own path through hard work, perseverance, and persistence in the face of adversity. --Lany L. Villalobos, Dechert LLP Should you think that tax lawyers are to the manner born, the story of Judge Juan Vasquez will disabuse you of that notion. Tax lawyers can come from the cotton fields, as Judge Vasquez's story well illustrates, if there is determination and grit. That, along with his humanity and humility, make for a wonderful story. --Joan C. Arnold, Troutman Pepper

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Mary Theresa Vasquez is the author of Mi Mamacita Tiene Alzheimer's and is the wife of Juan F. Vasquez. Anthony Head is a professional author of numerous books, including Spirit: The Life and Art,

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