ePub Migration Miracle: Faith; Hope; and Meaning on the Undocumented Journey by Jacqueline Maria Hagan in History

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Powerful and provocativeBy S. GreeneCombing the power of individual stories with the rigor of sociological methodology; Hagan helps us understand something crucial about the world around us--especially if you happen to live (as I do) in a community experiencing a steady inflow of immigrants from Mexico and Central America. By concentrating on the spiritual underpinnings of the complete experience; from the decision to immigrate; to the journey itself; to finding a footing in a strange new country; she opens a window into the complexity of the lives and longings of this fragile population.Last December; on the night of the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe; a Mexican woman was killed while crossing the highway near my house; she was on her way to mass. Hagan's book; which explains in engaging detail the importance of this holy day; deepens both my grief and my understanding. Confronting us with one painful story after another of the arduous journeys these determined immigrants make; Hagan raises urgent if perplexing questions about our immigration policies; indeed about the very future of our changing United States.Beautifully written; while also concise; well organized; and supported by thorough research; Migration Miracle belongs in that rare category of books well suited both for a general audience and for classroom use.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Too much of the same. I had no idea ...By Pat from Covington; VAToo much of the same. I had no idea that getting to the border was supported so much by the Catholic Church. Maybe they ought to be on the other side to take care of these folks once they cross over.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Essential read on MigrationBy Brianna B. MullisMigration Miracle is a well-crafted book that is an essential read if you are a person interested in migration or religion. Not only does the text offer the vital and dynamic role of religion on the migrant journey using original research; it is also easy to read and easy to understand. I am so glad I bought this book as it has really added a new level of understanding to my views of migration from Latin America to the U.S.