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marbelousreads's review against another edition
This book might be better for someone who knows less about border politics. I think I was supposed to be shocked by the authors situation and I wasn't. But i think it is a valuable book and story. The pacing was slow for me and i may come back to it later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, and Child abuse
resquite's review
inspiring
medium-paced
3.5
Gutierrez is well known for her TED talk titled, "What's missing from the American immigrant narrative", which I found to be not only personally relatable but also important given my own family's immigration journey and the political climate we find ourselves in.
In her book, "My Side of the River", Gutierrez recounts her story of growing up with immigrant parents, and the emergence of the SB1070 bill, which essentially legalized racial profiling by allowing authorities to request legal documentation from any person for any reason at any time. Her story continues into adulthood and her journey not only in higher education but also in joining the corporate world.
Gutierrez writes in what feels like her own speaking voice, which makes the book very readable, but a bit difficult to engage with at times. As it does read more like a transcript of a conversation she's having with a friend, I do feel that this would be an excellent audiobook and I look forward to listening to this when the audiobook becomes available.
I recommend this book if you enjoy:
Latin-American stories, stepping into someone else's shoes, sprinkles of humor, coming-of-age stories, and learning more about what it's like to be a first-generation child of immigrants.
In her book, "My Side of the River", Gutierrez recounts her story of growing up with immigrant parents, and the emergence of the SB1070 bill, which essentially legalized racial profiling by allowing authorities to request legal documentation from any person for any reason at any time. Her story continues into adulthood and her journey not only in higher education but also in joining the corporate world.
Gutierrez writes in what feels like her own speaking voice, which makes the book very readable, but a bit difficult to engage with at times. As it does read more like a transcript of a conversation she's having with a friend, I do feel that this would be an excellent audiobook and I look forward to listening to this when the audiobook becomes available.
I recommend this book if you enjoy:
Latin-American stories, stepping into someone else's shoes, sprinkles of humor, coming-of-age stories, and learning more about what it's like to be a first-generation child of immigrants.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Xenophobia, and Ableism
Minor: Suicide
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