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Read By: Jonathan Davis Publisher: HarperCollins Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 1.5x Speed 0 hours and 00 min. at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780060842857

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In what is indicative of the strained and even desperate times in which we live, comes a tragic story about the death of 19 people, the final hours of their incredible ordeal, and the network of individuals (and countries) who profit from what is considered by many nothing less than modern-day slavery.

On May 13, 2003, at least 73 people boarded a tightly sealed trailer truck in what they hoped to be the final leg of an intricate journey toward their dream of living and working within the United States. The trailer they were riding was to take them from Harlingen, Texas, to Houston. The trailer never made it past Victoria, Texas, and became the site of the single worst immigrant tragedy in United States history.

With the passion and insightful analysis that characterizes his work, Emmy®-award winning journalist Jorge Ramos recounts the events of this chilling tragedy as he tries to understand how something so inhuman can happen in the 21st century.

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"The story of how 19 people died of asphyxiation, dehydration and heat exposure inside a locked trailer truck travelling through Texas. Those who died were among 73 Latin Americans paid a smuggler to help start a new life in the United States. Shows how human trafficking operates."

— Jay (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " somewhat graphic,non-fiction "

    — JoAnn, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting non-fiction. Easy read. "

    — Kay, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i am horrified by the inhumanity and indifference of men. so sad. "

    — Bronson, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Based on a true story about people trying to cross the border into the U.S. The book tells about the tragedy that these people face. "

    — Fran, 7/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This true story takes place May 14, 2003 when 74 people were stuffed inside the back of a truck in order to cross the border into the USA. The story is told through interviews with the survivors and the families of those who perished. 19 people died during this attempt. "

    — Vanessa, 5/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " So sad tragedy "

    — Dulce, 5/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good story but terribly written. "

    — Amanda, 4/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good examine of one particularly tragedy caused by our inhumane immigration system, but I didn't care for the writing. I also don't think it goes into enough detail of the flaws of US immigration policy. "

    — Matt, 1/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a sad story of how and at waht cost hispanics are willing to cross the border..This will only get to your most intense feelings if you been thru the experience of crossing the border or your close one had to do it. Its great "

    — Sandra, 5/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very well written and very tragic. "

    — Michelle, 6/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Very interesting (grim) story about a tragic event but truly a very poorly written book. The entire story is told in the first chapter then just repeated over and over. This would have been better just as an article. "

    — Damaryz, 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is written in a "true crime" style, which is a bit annoying, but it is very well researched and reported. It follows the people who died in the trailer, their families, and the coyotes (or polleros) who put them there. It also documents what happened to everybody in the aftermath. "

    — Michelle, 10/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good documentation, loved the book. Sad story. Jorge Ramos did a very good job. "

    — Tania, 10/2/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Exceedingly poorly written. The story of what happened will grab you though. "

    — Heather, 10/1/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i am horrified by the inhumanity and indifference of men. so sad. "

    — Bronson, 2/8/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good documentation, loved the book. Sad story. Jorge Ramos did a very good job. "

    — Tania, 2/6/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Based on a true story about people trying to cross the border into the U.S. The book tells about the tragedy that these people face. "

    — Fran, 12/17/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very very grim story about an event taking place a few years back in Texas where a truck filled with illegal immigrants is found along side a hot Texas road. Many many died. Story is taken from the survivors and really shows man's greed and inhumanity to man. "

    — Olivia, 6/28/2008
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is a sad story of how and at waht cost hispanics are willing to cross the border..This will only get to your most intense feelings if you been thru the experience of crossing the border or your close one had to do it. Its great "

    — Sandra, 1/29/2008
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This true story takes place May 14, 2003 when 74 people were stuffed inside the back of a truck in order to cross the border into the USA. The story is told through interviews with the survivors and the families of those who perished. 19 people died during this attempt. "

    — Vanessa, 1/15/2008
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good examine of one particularly tragedy caused by our inhumane immigration system, but I didn't care for the writing. I also don't think it goes into enough detail of the flaws of US immigration policy. "

    — Matt, 7/5/2007

About Jorge Ramos

Jorge Ramos is an Emmy Award winning journalist, syndicated columnist, and the author of numerous books. Hailed by Time magazine as one of “the 25 most influential Hispanics in the United States,” Ramos anchors the nightly news and hosts a weekly political show on Univision, the country’s largest Spanish-language television network. He regularly appears on ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN to discuss immigrant rights. Born in Mexico City, Ramos has lived in the United States for more than twenty-five years.

About Jonathan Davis

Jonathan Davis has been inducted into the Audible Narrator Hall of Fame. A three-time recipient and fourteen-time nominee of the Audie Award, he has earned accolades for his narration from the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, the American Library Association, Booklist, the Audio Publishers Association, AudioFile magazine, and USA Today. He has narrated a variety of bestsellers and award-winners for top publishing houses. He also narrated over forty titles of the Star Wars franchise for Lucasfilm Ltd./PRH Audio, including several iconic movie tie-ins, has participated with Star Wars Celebration, and has built a significant fan base. His work as a narrator includes films and programming for National Geographic Television, NOVA, PBS, VH1, and Francis Ford Coppola. He grew up in Puerto Rico and speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and Hebrew.