Children Of The Land: A Memoir

"Migration and the U.S.-Mexico border have been so politicized that it’s easy to forget people are at the heart of the conversation. Marcelo Hernández Castillo does a superb job of rehumanizing the discussion by sharing his story of undocumented migration to the U.S. and eventual journey to citizenship. Along the way, he exposes the flaws in the immigration system, discusses the realities of undocumented immigrants, and shares the story of his absent father, caught in a long battle for citizenship after being deported. This is nonfiction with a lot of heart that shines a light on the human side of an ongoing political discussion."