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Book Synopsis: We are told that love conquers all, but what happens when you don’t have the right passport? With deep empathy, rigorous reporting, and the irresistible perspective of a true romantic, journalist Anna Lekas Miller tells the stories of couples around the world who must confront Kafkaesque immigration systems to be together—as she did to be with her partner.
Written with suspenseful storytelling worthy of the greatest love stories, Love Across Borders takes readers across contentious frontiers around the world, from Turkey to Iraq, Syria to Greece, Mexico to the United States, to reveal the widespread prejudicial laws intent on dividing people. Lekas Miller tells her own story of meeting and falling deeply in love with Salem Rizk, in Istanbul, where they were both reporting on the Syrian War. But when Turkey started cracking down on refugees, Salem, who is Syrian, wasn’t allowed to stay in the country, nor could he safely return to Syria. He was a man without a country. So Lekas Miller had to decide her next move: she has an American passport, but deep personal ties to the Middle East, and knew it was unfair that Salem couldn’t travel freely the way she could. More important, she loved him.
Over the next few years, as they navigated Salem’s asylum claims, the United States’ Muslim ban, and labyrinthine regulations in several different countries, Lekas Miller learned about—and bonded with—other people whose spouses had been deported, who found love in refugee camps, whose differing immigration statuses caused complicated power dynamics and financial hardship or threatened the well-being of their children. Here, offering a uniquely diverse, international, and intimate look at the global immigration crisis, she interweaves these rich, complicated love stories with a fascinating look at the history of passports (a surprisingly recent institution), the legacy of colonialism, and the discriminatory laws shaping how people move through the world every day.
Ultimately, she builds a powerful, moving case for a borderless society—one where a border patrol agent can’t keep anyone’s love story from its happy ending.
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Experience the gripping tales of international romance and the struggles faced when love knows no borders. "Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and Romance in a Divided World" takes you on a compelling journey, where journalist Anna Lekas Miller shares the captivating stories of couples who must overcome Kafkaesque immigration systems just to be together. This book is not only a sensational love story, but also an eye-opening exploration of the prejudicial laws that seek to separate us. From Turkey to Iraq, Syria to Greece, and Mexico to the United States, love's triumph over adversity will leave you breathless.
Prepare to be captivated as Lekas Miller weaves her own breathtaking love story with that of Salem Rizk, her partner whom she met while reporting on the Syrian War in Istanbul. As Turkey's crackdown on refugees intensified, Salem found himself in the heart-wrenching predicament of being a man without a country. Lekas Miller's deep personal ties to the Middle East and her awareness of the unfairness in travel restrictions spurred her into action. Together, they embarked on a journey through asylum claims, the United States' Muslim ban, and the labyrinthine regulations of multiple countries, all to keep their love alive.
Throughout this extraordinary book, "Love Across Borders" delves into the lives of other couples facing similar trials. From those torn apart by deportation to the blooming romances found amidst refugee camps, you will witness the complexities of love entangled within differing immigration statuses, power dynamics, and financial hardships. With empathy and extensive research, Lekas Miller provides a truly global and intimate view of the immigration crisis, intertwining heart-wrenching love stories with a thought-provoking exploration of passport history, colonialism's lasting legacy, and discriminatory laws that dictate how people navigate the world.
Join Anna Lekas Miller and her fascinating cast of characters as they advocate for a world without borders. Through their stories, "Love Across Borders" makes a powerful case for a borderless society, where love is free to transcend boundaries. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey of love, resilience, and the fight to create a future where no one's love story is left unfinished.
Ready to embark on this thrilling adventure? Grab your copy of "Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and Romance in a Divided World" here and let love's indomitable spirit inspire you.
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