Gutierrez reveals her experience as the U.S. born daughter of immigrants and what happened when, at fifteen, her parents were forced back to Mexico in this galvanizing yet tender memoir.
Occasionally marred by puerile jabs at people Gutierrez feels wronged by, her story is a testament to the abiding allure — and often daunting reality — of the American dream.
Perfect for readers who want to learn more about how the U.S immigration system affects the families its laws separate. Also a great pick for fans of memoirs about people who overcome the odds against them.