Question: In later parts of the memoir, and following the publication of this memoir, Tara has written that she is not the example of the American Dream and instead asks that we consider the challenges many experiences accessing higher education. Why do you think Tara says she is not an example of the American Dream? a. How does the book examine how socioeconomic status (SES), culture, and other contextual factors influence access to and success in higher education? Are there examples from your life or others you know that give you insight into these themes?