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A review by ambershelf
The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio
5.0
4.5/5
What I loved
- interweaving personal stories with reporting of undocumented immigrants
- the emphasis on community, especially how she cares for kids who experienced family separation
- the refusal to be “impartial.” Her rejection of being an “objective journalist” and instead portrays her own connection to undocumented immigrants is deeply affecting. Especially for readers who feel the need to take a neutral stance on the legality of moving across borders, Villavicencio’s compelling writing will hopefully make one reconsider to prioritize our humanity and shared struggles before inhumane laws
What I wanted more
- more geopolitical background and context on immigration. EVERYONE WHO IS GONE IS HERE is a phenomenal companion read to fill in some of the blanks in this book
What I loved
- interweaving personal stories with reporting of undocumented immigrants
- the emphasis on community, especially how she cares for kids who experienced family separation
- the refusal to be “impartial.” Her rejection of being an “objective journalist” and instead portrays her own connection to undocumented immigrants is deeply affecting. Especially for readers who feel the need to take a neutral stance on the legality of moving across borders, Villavicencio’s compelling writing will hopefully make one reconsider to prioritize our humanity and shared struggles before inhumane laws
What I wanted more
- more geopolitical background and context on immigration. EVERYONE WHO IS GONE IS HERE is a phenomenal companion read to fill in some of the blanks in this book