The Far Away Brothers
Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life
Lauren Markham
This gripping nonfiction book follows the incredible journey of identical twin brothers from rural El Salvador as they escape gang violence and try to build new lives in California. Through intimate access and powerful storytelling, journalist Lauren Markham chronicles their struggles to survive, stay, and belong in a new country while dealing with the challenges of language barriers, immigration court, and mounting debt. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the migrant experience.
Publish Date
2017-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
2017-09-12T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.16
ISBN
9781984829801
Categories
Recommendations
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Recommendations
2018-11-28T02:31:25.000Z
I wanted to better understand the plight of Central American migrants who travel so far on foot to reach the U.S. This book was a vital look into their world. Highly recommended, for all caring humans. – source