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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
"I still don't comprehend all the reasons my life has turned out the way it has, but that's no longer the central question for me. What matters more is how I can turn the trauma of my experiences into some kind of meaningful change for myself and others. There's no point in going through anything difficult if, on the other side of it, very little shifts. That's as true for me personally as it is for us collectively. Does pain have a purpose? I'm not sure. But it can if we give it one - and I've chosen to view my ordeal as an opportunity to be a voice for millions. For the sake of all those who come to our shores, I hope you'll join me in that cause."
-Diane Guerrero
-Diane Guerrero
Important and timely story. Parts of it are written like an adolescent telling the story which is a bit distracting, but the serious portions about her traumatic experiences are compelling.
Great book about her story about feeling like a forgotten U.S citizen to immigrant parents...
What a great read. This is a real, tangible, story. It applies today more than even when it was written. When it all happened. Immigration reform is so important. Truly an inspiring story.
And I loved her in both shows!
And I loved her in both shows!
In The Country We Love is the memoir of Diane Guerrero, the actress who plays Maritza in Orange Is The New Black. She writes about her childhood and her experience having undocumented parents and the challenges her family faced as a result. Both of her parents are eventually deported and her whole life is turned upside down. She shares her devastation and struggle in a conversational and sometimes lighthearted and humorous way. This story is about making her way in her personal life and eventually her career. This was a really fascinating and emotional memoir that addresses family dynamics, immigration, mental health, and pursuing your dreams. Highly recommend!
Another important window into the lives of undocumented Americans. We need a path to citizenship.
I listened to the audiobook, but checked out the print copy to review the last few chapters, in which Guerrero talks bout her work as an advocate for immigration reform. there are some good resources there that I wanted to write down.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center ilrc.org
NY Times 2015 series Unvarnished
"Stephen Goss, chief actuary of the Social Security Administration (SSA), has reported that undocumented workers are investing nearly $15 billion a year into Social Security." [p.240]
They can't get that money back - Documented citizens get the benefit of those contributions.
www.mifamiliavota.org
DetentionWatchNetwork.org
I listened to the audiobook, but checked out the print copy to review the last few chapters, in which Guerrero talks bout her work as an advocate for immigration reform. there are some good resources there that I wanted to write down.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center ilrc.org
NY Times 2015 series Unvarnished
"Stephen Goss, chief actuary of the Social Security Administration (SSA), has reported that undocumented workers are investing nearly $15 billion a year into Social Security." [p.240]
They can't get that money back - Documented citizens get the benefit of those contributions.
www.mifamiliavota.org
DetentionWatchNetwork.org
I really wanted to like this book. The story is so important. Unfortunately it came off so trite, falling short of the resounding narrative I was hoping for.
The story was interesting & it was sad what she went through. Eye opener about issues with US Immigration. Just didn't care for the writing style very much. Not sure if it was her or her co-author.
This is a book worth reading. Three stars, because she’s an actor, not a writer, and that’s ok. Her story is compelling and one of many we need to hear right now.
I listened to Diane Guerrero narrate this on audio, which I highly recommend. This is an important read, and it was brave of Guerrero, of Orange is the New Black fame, to share her family's story. A heartfelt exploration of her immigrant family's experience in the U.S., and her life after her family was deported leaving her to fend for herself. More thoughts to come.