No Option But North: The Migrant World and the Perilous Path Across the Border

Name: No Option But North: The Migrant World and the Perilous Path Across the Border
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Book Synopsis: "At a time when anti-immigrant vitriol substitutes for US immigration policy, No Option But North deftly blends heartbreaking accounts of the journey north with cogent insights into the systemic causes that make the trek north an almost impossible option if you’re poor and from south of the border. Essential reading for anyone who cares about the human rights implications of US immigration politics." —Antonio Villaraigosa, 41st Mayor of Los Angeles

In the thick of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign in 2016, and through the travel bans his administration issued in 2017, journalist Kelsey Freeman spent nine months interviewing Central American and Mexican migrants in a shelter in central Mexico, along the migrant path. No Option But North interweaves their stories with research and anecdotes from Freeman’s experiences to reveal the fundamental moral quandaries involved in contemporary migration—from the expanding gang violence that drives migrants out of their home countries, to their dearth of legal options on both sides of the border, and more. In the process, Freeman takes us on a harrowing journey that strikes at the heart of the human ability to endure.

A timely chronicle of contemporary migration from Central America and Mexico that peels back the layers of privilege underlying American and Mexican migration policies, No Option But North adds powerful color and force to the immigration narrative.

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Are you interested in understanding the reality of migration and the challenges faced by Central American and Mexican migrants on their perilous journey across the border? Look no further than "No Option But North: The Migrant World and the Perilous Path Across the Border." Authored by journalist Kelsey Freeman, this eye-opening book combines heartbreaking personal accounts with insightful analysis of the systemic causes that drive individuals to risk it all for a better life.

As you delve into the pages of "No Option But North," you'll gain a deeper understanding of the human rights implications of US immigration politics. Antonio Villaraigosa, the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, hails this book as essential reading for anyone who cares about the plight of migrants and the dire circumstances that force them to leave their homes.

Freeman's extensive research and interviews with migrants provide a firsthand look at the moral quandaries faced by those embarking on this dangerous journey. From the gang violence that compels them to flee their home countries to the lack of legal options on both sides of the border, "No Option But North" shines a light on the heart-wrenching realities faced by migrants.

Timely and relevant, this chronicle of contemporary migration from Central America and Mexico peels back the layers of privilege that often underlie immigration policies. By reading "No Option But North," you'll gain a new perspective on the hardships and resilience of those in search of a better life.

Don't miss out on this powerful addition to the immigration narrative. Take a step towards empathy and understanding by securing your copy of "No Option But North: The Migrant World and the Perilous Path Across the Border" today.

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