Undocumented And Coming Of Age In America

Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in America

by Roberto G. Gonzales

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	965 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	319 pages
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Undocumented: A Memoir is a powerful and moving account of growing up undocumented in America. Author Karla Cornejo Villavicencio weaves together her personal story with the stories of other undocumented immigrants, painting a vivid and heartbreaking picture of the challenges and triumphs of living in the shadows.

A Personal Story

Cornejo Villavicencio's story is one that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. She writes about her childhood in Ecuador, her family's decision to immigrate to the United States, and the challenges she faced as an undocumented immigrant. She writes about the fear of being deported, the loneliness of living in a country where she didn't feel welcome, and the resilience that kept her going.

Cornejo Villavicencio's writing is both lyrical and unflinchingly honest. She doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of undocumented life, but she also doesn't dwell on the negative. Instead, she focuses on the strength and resilience of the undocumented community. She writes about the families who support each other, the activists who fight for their rights, and the young people who are dreaming of a better future.

A Call To Action

Undocumented is not just a memoir. It is also a call to action. Cornejo Villavicencio writes about the need for immigration reform, the importance of supporting undocumented immigrants, and the power of storytelling. She believes that by sharing her story, she can help to change the way people think about undocumented immigrants. She can help to create a more just and welcoming world for everyone.

Undocumented is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and triumphs of undocumented immigrants in America. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Awards and Recognition

Undocumented has received numerous awards and accolades, including:

• National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography
• PEN/Jean Stein Book Award
• Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction
• Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Nonfiction
• National Book Award for Nonfiction (finalist)
• Pulitzer Prize for Biography (finalist)

Reviews

Undocumented has been praised by critics and readers alike.

"A powerful and moving memoir that will change the way you think about undocumented immigrants." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and triumphs of undocumented immigrants in America." - The Washington Post

"Cornejo Villavicencio's writing is both lyrical and unflinchingly honest. She doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of undocumented life, but she also doesn't dwell on the negative. Instead, she focuses on the strength and resilience of the undocumented community." - NPR

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Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in America

by Roberto G. Gonzales

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	965 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	319 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE