17 Cents and a Dream is an inspiring story about Daniel Milstein, a Ukrainian boy who fled from the Soviet Union just before the collapse. Milstein’s family settled in Michigan where they worked hard while they awaited the day when they could be sworn in as citizens of the United States. Milstein’s “rags to riches” story is a testament to a hard-working man and a country worth fighting for. A quick read and a reminder that freedom is a precious commodity that most Americans seem to take for granted these days.