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alessandraorona's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
dimples0508's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book!! Let me tell ya! As a Mexican American, I found this to be the book that filled the gaps for me. My parents are both Mexican immigrants (now Citizens) and have both crossed physically. I always asked them to tell me the story of crossing the border but they just changed the subject or said it was a story that wasn't that interesting. Reading this book made me realize every immigrant faces a lot of trauma during their crossing, whether it's having to leave your entire social groups and family behind, to losing a friend or family member to the elements at the border. It makes me so sad knowing this many immigrants were unprepared by Coyotes and even their own families since they have no idea what they will face. This book gives you a perception of the reality of Mexican Immigrants. I wish all people that were biased AGAINST immigration would read this and see all the wrongs America has yet to set right.
jennagarcia's review against another edition
5.0
Can’t really say that I liked or loved a book this deep and this subject. It’s educating, well written, and one I think everyone should read.
shesnotthere's review against another edition
4.0
I read the fictional novel Tortilla Curtain by T.C. Boyle awhile ago & disliked it immensely. I knew there had to be a better book describing the plight of crossing the border illegally. And this was definitely the better book of the two. The writing was slightly choppy & occasionally I would have to re-read paragraphs to fully grasp the point the author was trying to make, but otherwise it was a very informative book. I appreciate how the Mr. Urrea brought the lives of each person (living or deceased) into light. I'm sure I heard about the Wellton 14 back in 2001 and I probably thought it was a shame, but it definitely didn't stick with me. This book gave me an insight of the interworkings & reasons for crossing the US border and I truely appreciate books that give me food for thought.
chrisburlingame's review against another edition
5.0
Everything you ever wanted to know about why US border policy has been a massive failure, but were afraid to ask.
tessm567's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Deeply disturbing; a necessary read.