A review by iamrainbou
The Other Side: Stories of Central American Teen Refugees Who Dream of Crossing the Border by Juan Pablo Villalobos

4.0

A nonfiction recollection of the lives and journeys of ten Central American immigrants. This is a very tough read that doesn’t let us look away from the reality of some many children and teenagers. The reasons for why they leave their countries are different; gangs, violence, poverty, homophobia, sexual assault, reconnecting with parents… But they all deserve the chance for a better life, they all have the right of a better life. This book is uncomfortable and raw, but so necessary when we refuse to see the stories of immigrant children.