We hear so much talk of building walls along our borders to keep people out, but seldom do we hear the migrants' stories that accompany such dangerous journeys--like the vulnerability of giving up your child to a stranger, the tragedy of dying in the desert, or the constant fear of getting caught. Dana Wildsmith's Jumping captures the experiences of what happens when "illegals" try to cross into the United States, "jumping" the border. Cesar, the main character, is especially powerfully portrayed with his humor, intelligence, and desire to provide a better life for his family. Read this...
We hear so much talk of building walls along our borders to keep people out, but seldom do we hear the migrants' stories that accompany such danger...
A book about a Georgia mother and a daughter who must each take a turn at caregiving. In part one, the daughter tells of surviving near-fatal burns at age fourteen, and describes with stark straightforwardness the healing process. In part two the daughter moves reluctantly into the role of caregiver as her mother travels dementia's haunting paths.
A book about a Georgia mother and a daughter who must each take a turn at caregiving. In part one, the daughter tells of surviving near-fatal burns at...
