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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
Wooh! Veeery good book. A lot of brutality and violence in this book, but a lot of humanization and empowerment.
challenging
informative
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
I don’t usually write reviews and I don’t give a lot of 5 star ratings. But this book drew me into Ada’s life in a way that allowed me to connect with and see myself while also developing a much deeper understanding of a life vastly different than my own. This is a book that I know I’ll be thinking about for a long time and will draw from in my quest to understand immigration, the unique struggles of people of color, and in challenging my own privilege.
Aida Hernandez, her story and the trials of her family offer a stark and harrowing representation of the experiences of children brought into the US illegally, the immigration system in our country and the fear, pain sacrifice and trauma visited upon immigrant women in particular. This is real life.
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Excellent writing and important information. I've never read a book that informative that I also couldn't put down, and it's been a long time since I've felt so connected to characters. The seamless combination of politics, history and personal narrative is impressive. I especially appreciated the recounting of Raul, Aida's father's, past and the connections it facilitated to better understand Mexico's history and intergenerational struggles.
Highly, highly recommend. Anyone who lives in the US needs to read this, as should anyone who lives in a country with borders. Educational, engaging, and thoughtful. An all around great read which left me feeling informed, incensed and wanting to dig deeper into history, methodology, and current events.
I would strongly recommend this book to everyone! An incredibly compelling and comprehensive read, I felt both educated and moved