The Devil's Highway: A True Story Audiobook

" I found this book illuminating about the plight of those who attempt to cross the border from Mexico into the Arizona desert. Urrea's account is spellbinding, though I felt very sad. I want to read more of his writings. "

" This book puts a whole new perspective on the immigration debate now going on in the U.S. The horrific story of the people who died and almost died is one aspect of why our policies need correction. The other aspect is the power our leaders have to make decisions based, not on the people who need to work and support their families, but on business and political interests. "

" This a great book telling the true story of a group of Mexican men crossing the border from Mexico to the U.S. in Arizona. Of the 26 men, 14 of them end up dying. "

" Great non-fiction report on immigration. Excellent read for upperclassmen who want to learn more about our border policies. Not an uplifting book, though. "

" Especially relevant right now with Arizona and their crazy laws. This book makes it seem even more crazy. Sad story, informative, but not written as well as it could have been. "

" Excellent nonfiction read for an Arizona native.... Very insightful on the history and politics of border crossings from Mexico to the US. The storyline focuses on a particular tragedy where 14 people died in the desert during one recent failed attempt to cross the border. "

" Really illuminating about what the odds are for people who try to cross deserts in the southwest. It made me really sad, but I think it's important for everyone to read about the people who actually lived and died under impossible circumstances. "

" Fascinating true story of the "Yuma 14", who died in the AZ desert. The author records their circumstances both before and during the trek, including the terrible symptoms of heat stroke as well as the heroic efforts of the Border Patrol to help. "

" While it's not a literary masterpiece, it provides amazing details about a group's journey across the Arizona border - their backgrounds, motivations, and experience. "

" Found it to be a little bit confusing in the beginning. It's an eye-opening read about the many undocumented individuals who risk their lives to enter the country and the challenges of border patrol. "

" Every American should have to read this book. It humanizes the immigration issue. Shocking, truly unforgettable, and reads like a thriller, except it's also a horror story. I'll never forget this book. "

" Sad, yet so good! I really enjoyed this book, could not put it down... read it in 2 days, and I am not a fast reader! "

" Urrea is a master writer, whether he's writing narrative nonfiction, poetry, short stories, or novels. This book is breathtakingly well-researched and elegantly executed. "

" this is a non-fiction eye opener. I especially found this subject eye opening because it happens in my own "backyard" "

" These real-life stories of border crossings was compelling. "

" One of the more powerful books I've read about the human toll on the Mexican/US border. "

" So far, so completely amazing. If you've read "Hummingbird's Daughter", you gotta read this one. Non-fiction, but just as tasty. "

" A good introduction to the issues on the border--but it doesn't delve deep enough. For a fact presenting book, Urrea spends too much time guessing at what folks crossing from Mexico might have been thinking and doing as they died in the desert. "

" This book delves into a very human aspect of the border crossings through the desert that most Americans would rather not think about. It is sad, gruesome, thought provoking, well written and thus a worthwhile read. "

" Very interesting and thought provoking on the issue of illegal immigration. I was a little disengaged during parts of the book but the last portion where he actually chronicles the journey was very interesting. "

" This book is completely chilling and it completely broke my heart. And at the end I was left wondering how much of our humanity we're willing to lose to the absurdities of politics and policy debate. "

" Wow, this is actually a real page-turner for a piece of non-fiction. The picture on the cover is so beautiful, and the prose and vivid descriptions inside are just as poignant. I have so much to learn about trade, labor movement & globalization! "

" I only read about 50 pages and quit. The writing was choppy and jumped around, and I also don't care to know what the bodies look like when the find "unauthorized entrants" in the Arizona desert after making their way from Mexico. "

" an important book, especially in light of the current MX/USA border struggle. "

" Urrea's writing is like poetry as he explores the tragedy of loss that occurs on the Mexico/US border. A compelling look at the faces and families and dreams behind the statistics and sound bites. "

" Liked this better than his fiction book. "

" Everybody should read this book. <br/>It is incredible. We bought 5 gallon heavy duty water jugs for each car after we finished this book. "

" would be more stars if it didn't make me cry :( "

" liked the writing style; gives the view from all angles, though certainly more from the migrants' perspective than the migra; great border book for those who are interested in learning more about the politics- international and domestic (both in Mexico and the US)- that shape our borders "

" This was an excellent book on border crossings and horrifying as well. I can still see in my mind's eyes the mummified bodies of those who tried to cross the borders with just a cola in their hands, thinking it was just a short trip to America. "