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The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú is a 288-page paperback offering a poetic and deeply personal exploration of the US-Mexico border. Combining environmental detail with human stories, it has earned a 4.6-star rating from over 660 readers, making it a must-read for those seeking to understand the complexities of immigration and border life.
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 661 Reviews |
K**E
Sad and poetic, in a good way
M**S
Ich habe das geliebt. Dies ist ein gut geschriebenes Buch eine sensible Autor.
Dieses Buch wurde von unserem "Führer" in einem Buchclub vorgeschlagen. Die Mutter des Autors, eine Rangerin des US-Nationalparks, war ein herausragender Charakter. Sie unterrichtete ihren Sohn über Geographie, Wetter, Tiere und Pflanzen in der Gegend um den Rio Grande an der US-Grenze neben Mexiko. Diese Beschreibungen sind wunderbar. Auf der anderen Seite gibt es in dieser Gegend verzweifelt arme Menschen, Drogenschmuggler, die Intimadation und Gewalt anwenden. Obwohl ich die illegale Einwanderung nicht für gut halte, habe ich das Gefühl, endlich die Geschichte der illegalen Einwanderung zu verstehen. This book was suggested by our "leader" at a book club. The author's mother, a US National Park ranger, was an outstanding character. She taught her son about the geography, weather, animals & plants of the area around the Rio Grande River on the US border next to Mexico. These descriptions are wonderful. On the other hand, this area has desperately poor people, drug smugglers who use intimadation & violence. While I do not think illegal immigration is good, I feel I finally understand the illegal immigrant's story.
V**S
Recommended
Y**H
Thought provoking and intimate
G**H
A searing, important book with lessons for all of us
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