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3-5 Aug 25 (audiobook)
A comprehensive look at the policies and actions that have led to the current immigration crisis in the US. This is undoubtedly well-written and thoroughly researched, but it did lose me at times.
Still, many of the stories shocked me - how can a government deport teenagers to countries they left as babies? And the stories of children being separated from their parents at the border is absolutely heartbreaking.

This book jumps around a bit, but if you can tolerate that I found it well worth the read. Starting chapter 10, the author, Art Cullen, has included some great writing on the issues facing rural ag communities. He‘s described population loss and worldwide immigration, agriculture practices, pollution and the need for more sustainable solutions across the board. If you want to better understand food, US politics, and climate; read this book.

This fantastic book closely follows the stories of hardship and determined effort to escape intolerable life threatening situations by four Central American immigrants and their families as well as the political ecosystems in all affected countries which push and pull immigration policy in one direction or another. It‘s an absolute must read for anyone who wants to grasp the how and especially the why of the ongoing crises in Central America.

Highly recommended!

The heat is finally breaking and I can sit on my porch!

Exquisite. Enchanting. The most beautiful immigrant story I've encountered, bursting with Tan's fantastical creations. Feels sort of sacrilegious to sing the praises in words, of a story told entirely in images to such powerful effect, but it's what I got! I'm now going to reread it.
If you somehow haven't picked up Creature by this artist/author, highly recommend.

⚠️Images of forced child labour, war, death, major injury

Books 45-51 read for the year.

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