Cruzando la Frontera (Texto Completo) Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Very well written non-fiction book about the Chavez family from Cheran in southern Mexico and how they are drawn back and force across the border with the US. When Martinez published this, he was a journalist working from California who set off to do a story about three Chavez brothers who died in a traffic accident outside of San Diego. What he gives us is a story of life in the twentieth century post the Simpson-Mazzoli Act of 1986 for Mexican citizens who come into the United States to farm tobacco, butcher cattle, and generally help small businesses survive by doing jobs either thought too dangerous, too tedious, or too low-paying for the American worker. This is very readable, and dispelled numerous "truths" I'd grown to believe. "

" I had to read this book for a class. I enjoyed it, and I was given a deeper look into the immigration issue in the US. The author is sensitive and a good writer. "

" This book was fascinating in that Martinez explored all different types of border crossers and all different types of communities in the U.S. where border crossers find work. It is also a great road trip book, which is ironic because the entire book was essentially born out of tragedy along one of the highways that illegal immigrants use to get to the U.S. "

" sad truth of what it takes to enter a country where one day you are wanted, the next you are not. Tragic, sad, yet hopeful. "

" I read this book for class, and I found it really well written and interesting, because it examines Mexican migrant workers from the vantage point of a small, poor town in Mexico. I know a lot about Mexican-American immigration from the US side, but I had never really learned much about what they were leaving/going back to in Mexico before I read this book. "

" This was a very informative book to read. Some of the stories just broke my heart. "

" A fascinating piece of journalism about the families who migrate between the middle of Mexico and jobs in the USA. Really nicely done. "

" The author follows migrant families from their hometown in Cheran, Michoacan to various cities in the United States. It tells the story of so many people that I know. Everyone who has an opinion about immigration to the U.S. from Mexico should read this for information and insight. "

" Fantastic book! I particularly appreciated learning about the Purepecha culture and getting a vivid sense of the here and there of immigration. It's rare for new immigrant families to travel back and forth each year - that was a surprise. "

" Another book for book club. We really had a great discussion about this book. As a social worker, I found it beneficial to hear the individual stories about the issues of immigration. "

" this book is like the journalist's version of t.c. boyle's tortilla curtain. a pretty good read, though somewhat out of date in this, the "post 9/11." if anyone has a suggestion on a more current migrant worker non-fiction, i'd love to read it. "

" Martinez actually comes across the border with a family of immigrants and writes about the experience on both sides of the border. "

" I'm listening to the Spanish audio recording of this book. It's a great look on how immigration is changing life here in the US and back in Mexico. Very insightful. "

" A glimpse into the lives of undocumented Mexican workers migrating in and out of the US. It was particularly interesting to see how this pattern has affected Indian culture in Mexico - an aspect of immigration I had never thought about before. "

" Some people come to the United States illegally to find work. If you've never considered the possibility that such a person is a hero, (especially to their family) this book might give you something to think about. "

" This was our most recent Book Club selection ... and an excellent choice! It was an eye-opening account about life in Mexico and in particular, immigration. It personalized the issue for me and made for an excellent and thought-provoking Book Club discussion. "

" I found this so interesting and I learned a lot about migrants. "

" I read this for a class and the plight and trials of these "undocumented and unprotected" immigrants still resonates with me. It did humanize the immigration issue for me. "

" This book chronicles the experiences of a Mexican family who come to the United States illegally to work. Given the current policy debate and obvious ignorance of many, this book sheds important light on the issue "

" Really gave me perspective on immigration, the book is 10 yrs old but feel that it is still relevant "

" Creative non-fiction about the daily struggles of migrant workers both in Mexico and the U.S. Really informative, well written, and honest. "

" A revelatory look at the lives & experiences of Mexican migrants. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It hit home for me and it reminded me of my journey from Mexico to Los Angeles when I was 8. The prejudices that occur on both sides of the border once you leave your home town are clear in this book and real. I highly recommend it to anyone who has left their home town. "

" Brilliant--everyone between the Mexican and Canadian Borders should read this, and more than a few on the other side as well. "

" This was a remarkable book. The writing is lovely, the personal stories are poignant and moving. If you want to get a better understanding of some of the underlying issues surrounding our current immigration debate, do read this and learn. "

" Some people come to the United States illegally to find work. If you've never considered the possibility that such a person is a hero, (especially to their family) this book might give you something to think about. "

" A glimpse into the lives of undocumented Mexican workers migrating in and out of the US. It was particularly interesting to see how this pattern has affected Indian culture in Mexico - an aspect of immigration I had never thought about before. "

" A fascinating piece of journalism about the families who migrate between the middle of Mexico and jobs in the USA. Really nicely done. "

" Brilliant--everyone between the Mexican and Canadian Borders should read this, and more than a few on the other side as well. "

" The author follows migrant families from their hometown in Cheran, Michoacan to various cities in the United States. It tells the story of so many people that I know. Everyone who has an opinion about immigration to the U.S. from Mexico should read this for information and insight. "

" I'm listening to the Spanish audio recording of this book. It's a great look on how immigration is changing life here in the US and back in Mexico. Very insightful. "

" sad truth of what it takes to enter a country where one day you are wanted, the next you are not. Tragic, sad, yet hopeful. "

" Martinez actually comes across the border with a family of immigrants and writes about the experience on both sides of the border. "

" I read this for a class and the plight and trials of these "undocumented and unprotected" immigrants still resonates with me. It did humanize the immigration issue for me. "

" Another book for book club. We really had a great discussion about this book. As a social worker, I found it beneficial to hear the individual stories about the issues of immigration. "