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 woman named Karla Chavez was found responsible for leading the human trafficking cell that led to this grisly tragedy in which 19 people died.Through interviews with survivors who had the courage to share their stories and conversations with the victims' families; and in examining the political implications of the incident for both U.S. and Mexican immigration policies; Jorge Ramos tells the story of one of the most heartbreaking episodes of our nation's turbulent history of immigration.
#879942 in Books HarperCollins 2006-06-13 2006-06-13Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .49 x 5.31l; .35 #File Name: 006078945X208 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Recommend!By LulitaThis was a good book in terms of the information of the fateful journey of the migrants such as background of individuals; the investigation and other pertinent details.It was like reading a good newspaper article but sometimes there were questions that were left unanswered and I was surprised at the abrupt ending. But still worthwhile.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I agree with the author in that it was the worst immigrant tragedy in American historyBy CustomerThis story was well written and documented. I agree with the author in that it was the worst immigrant tragedy in American history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very interesting bookBy Marilyninteresting story of what a group of immigrants had to do to come to the wonderful country
