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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
dark
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Diane is strong, and I'm glad her story was told.
I cannot express how important I think this book is. Not only does it shed a much-needed light on the real stories of immigration, it also touches on finding yourself, finding your voice, doing what you love, and overcoming depression. I highlighted so many sections that I found particularly inspiring or informative, sections that helped me see things in a different way, whether that was seeing myself differently or understanding those who make the journey to America a little better.
I am a white girl who was born and raised in America. For many years, I believed that we were a country welcoming of immigrants. That is what I was taught in school when they showed us pictures of the Statue of Liberty and called us the big melting pot of the world. Even after I realized that wasn't the case, my privilege kept me from seeing the true depth of this issue. Diana helped me see with different eyes but also in a way that, I believe, would resonate with anyone no matter where they are or where they came from. And as a white girl in my twenties, I related to her struggle to find her power and to overcome depression. Reading this book helped me feel a little less alone and a little stronger.
Seriously, read this book. Read it if you want to understand the "issue of immigration" a little better. Read it if you have lived in America your entire life. Read it if you have never had to face the fear of losing your parents – and read it if you have lost someone you love, too. Read it if you're trying to find your path in life. Read it if you are battling depression. Read it if you think immigrants should "go back to their own countries."
It's real and raw and touching, and you should read it.
I am a white girl who was born and raised in America. For many years, I believed that we were a country welcoming of immigrants. That is what I was taught in school when they showed us pictures of the Statue of Liberty and called us the big melting pot of the world. Even after I realized that wasn't the case, my privilege kept me from seeing the true depth of this issue. Diana helped me see with different eyes but also in a way that, I believe, would resonate with anyone no matter where they are or where they came from. And as a white girl in my twenties, I related to her struggle to find her power and to overcome depression. Reading this book helped me feel a little less alone and a little stronger.
Seriously, read this book. Read it if you want to understand the "issue of immigration" a little better. Read it if you have lived in America your entire life. Read it if you have never had to face the fear of losing your parents – and read it if you have lost someone you love, too. Read it if you're trying to find your path in life. Read it if you are battling depression. Read it if you think immigrants should "go back to their own countries."
It's real and raw and touching, and you should read it.
What I loved best about In the Country We Love is Diane's honesty and bravery. Her story isn't an easy one to share yet she does so in a way that is captivating. Diane's life experiences are from from anything I've known, but I couldn't listen to this story fast enough.
Fantastic read, especially in light of current affairs.
Fantastic read, especially in light of current affairs.
Overall is was a moving story of a life very much affected by the way this country handles and treats immigrant families. I recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more, or just anyone who cares about what these individuals are going through. I think the more stories told the better. I look forward to seeing how her journey continues and I hope she becomes more and more involved in the movement and that we may get a second memoir, a continuation of her story. Her successes in acting are great to read about as well, since I think it goes without saying that we need more and better representation of Latinxs and people of color in the media and I am happy she is part of that move forward.
Full review: https://thenovelsanctuary.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/in-the-country-we-love-review/
Full review: https://thenovelsanctuary.wordpress.com/2016/05/27/in-the-country-we-love-review/
Telling the story of her immigrant parents is important, but the writing was just ok. Her informal tone distracted from the meatier parts of the story and I found myself skimming a lot of the passages that weren’t related to her experience as a daughter of undocumented parents. I also felt the book would have had more impact if the information and arguments in the Call to Action had been worked into the memoir.
FULL REVIEW ORIGINALLY POSTED ON MY BOOK BLOG: ENCHANTED READERS
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Thank you to the publisher, St. Martin's Griffin for sending me a copy of this book. This in no way affects my thoughts about it.
This was the first memoir I've ever read, and I'm so glad I did.
This follows the life of the amazing Diane Guerrero and not only how her parents were deported, but also, how she became the woman she is today.
I was so interested in this memoir because it's about immigration and how some people value the little things more than anything. I'm puerto rican and even though we are part of the United States, immigration is a topic that hits me really hard. Diane Guerrero's life is an eye opener for all of us. This memoir inspired me to never give up even when life isn't working in my favor. We are capable of doing anything if we really wish to do so. It's really sad to realize how not a lot of people know about how big immigration is, and how often kids are left alone in the United States while their parents are deported back to their country.
I've been always afraid to read memoirs because I think they're going to have a complex writing style. This memoir wasn't like that; the writing style was really easy to follow and it wasn't monotonous. Every chapter had a little bit of information and details about her parents, and about Diane's personal life and deep thoughts.
As I said, I really enjoyed this memoir. It does have its sad chapters, but in a way some chapters make you happy because Diane accomplished a lot of things even though she only had herself, and that inspire you to become the best version of yourself.
I do recommend this to everyone who wants to know a little bit more about immigration, and wants to feel inspire to do big things. It was absolutely amazing!
Again, thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy.
ALWAYS REMEMBER THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!
Thank you to the publisher, St. Martin's Griffin for sending me a copy of this book. This in no way affects my thoughts about it.
This was the first memoir I've ever read, and I'm so glad I did.
This follows the life of the amazing Diane Guerrero and not only how her parents were deported, but also, how she became the woman she is today.
I was so interested in this memoir because it's about immigration and how some people value the little things more than anything. I'm puerto rican and even though we are part of the United States, immigration is a topic that hits me really hard. Diane Guerrero's life is an eye opener for all of us. This memoir inspired me to never give up even when life isn't working in my favor. We are capable of doing anything if we really wish to do so. It's really sad to realize how not a lot of people know about how big immigration is, and how often kids are left alone in the United States while their parents are deported back to their country.
I've been always afraid to read memoirs because I think they're going to have a complex writing style. This memoir wasn't like that; the writing style was really easy to follow and it wasn't monotonous. Every chapter had a little bit of information and details about her parents, and about Diane's personal life and deep thoughts.
As I said, I really enjoyed this memoir. It does have its sad chapters, but in a way some chapters make you happy because Diane accomplished a lot of things even though she only had herself, and that inspire you to become the best version of yourself.
I do recommend this to everyone who wants to know a little bit more about immigration, and wants to feel inspire to do big things. It was absolutely amazing!
Again, thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy.
Ms. Guerrero's account of her experience as a fourteen year old U.S. citizen who lost her family when her mother, father, and brother were deported to Colombia. She also addresses how this experience impacted her self-esteem and confidence, and the spiraling depression she suffers. A very empowering book for the message it contains about supporting our neighbors and families through their difficulties. It closes with a call to action in the face of egregious attitudes and politicians turning their back on a diverse and open America. A call to action to reach out and help our fellow people whose only mistake has been being born in a different country.
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced