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Dying to Cross: The Worst Immigrant Tragedy in American History
Dying to Cross The Worst Immigrant Tragedy in American History
Author: Jorge Ramos
On May 14, 2003, a familiar risk-filled journey, taken by hopeful Mexican immigrants attempting to illegally cross into the United States, took a tragic turn. Inside a sweltering truck abandoned in Texas, authorities found at least 74 people packed into a "human heap of desperation." After months of investigation, a 25-year-old Honduran-born wom...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060789459
ISBN-10: 006078945X
Publication Date: 6/1/2006
Pages: 208
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Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 1
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familiagarduno avatar reviewed Dying to Cross: The Worst Immigrant Tragedy in American History on + 164 more book reviews
Jorge Ramos has a way of making a tragedy readable. You are drawn into his book more than you are into his newscast. He will really help you understand many aspects of the same issue and let you decide where you stand.
reviewed Dying to Cross: The Worst Immigrant Tragedy in American History on + 7 more book reviews
A short, enthralling yet horrific read. I finished it in a day because I couldn't put it down.


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