tstark2000's review
5.0
A well formed collection of stories from undocumented people in America discussing their situations. It firstly makes you appreciate your own situation and how much we take for granted. For me it also galvanised me to be more vocal with a pro-immigration view point rather than take the neutral stance as they need people to stand up for them.
mariek212's review
3.0
Great book from McSweeneys. Sad - and also eye opening as to how immigrants are treated. I think living in NYC gives you a skewed perception of the issue.
nreyes's review
5.0
I had to read this book for a college class. I am happy I did! It made me realize how privileged I am and how I should be thankful for the life I have been living as an American. Some of the stories hit me hard and made me uncomfortable (but in a good way). I was also able to Skype someone involved with the interviewing process and he gave my class extra information and was able to share how some are doing today. The stories are sometimes cliffhangers but that is expected with this type of book. A book that will stick with me for a while.
charleshb's review
Heart wrenching book. Money and products flow across borders almost unimpeded so the owners can maximize profit. Why can't workers cross borders freely to maximize their lives?
blafin's review
5.0
Enlightening, eye-opening. Highlighted elements of the undocumented experience on this side of the border that I had yet to consider. Contrasted the experience of undocumented individuals versus citizens with respect to relationships to the state, revealing the mechanisms through which the former suffer harrowing abuses at hands of employers, government, other citizens.
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