
Grande’s story is not unique, she claims, stating. Despite this, the book is powerful and deserves to be read widely. The dialogue sometimes sounds stilted, especially when it is translated from Spanish. In this inspirational and unflinchingly honest memoir, acclaimed author Reyna Grande describes her childhood torn between the United States and Mexico, and shines a light on the experiences, fears, and hopes of those who choose to make the harrowing journey across the border.Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years in this compelling. The author presents her story with simplicity, choosing to focus the memoir on plot instead of language.


In this inspirational and unflinchingly honest memoir, acclaimed author Reyna Grande describes her childhood torn between the United States and Mexico, and shines a light on the experiences, fears, and hopes of those who choose to make the harrowing journey across the border.Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years in this compelling.unvarnished, resonant8221 (BookPage) story of a ch
