Wednesday, August 1, 2018

The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border

Author: Francisco Cantú


Border Security was dominating the news media during the time of Trump’s presidency.  I don’t recall how I came across this book, but am really glad that I read it. The book detail’s Cantú’s exeperiences as a Border Patrol Agent and you will get a first hand view of how things are quite different than what you read about in the mass media. He delves into the complexities of immigration, capturing the humanity of those seeking a better life while acknowledging the challenges faced by the Border Security agents. 

The memoir is deeply introspective and provides a view into Cantú’s internal struggles and moral dilemmas as he grapples with the ethical implications of his work. It touches on themes of identity, justice and the consequences of policies on both sides of the border. Read this and you will a much better understanding of both the migrants crossing the border and the people whose job it is to secure it.

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