From The L.A.
Times “A brutally honest book…
the Angela’s Ashes of the modern Mexican immigrant
experience.”
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From Publisher’s
Weekly
“Grande captivates and inspires…”
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From The Christian
Science Monitor
“…The entire story is a case study in immigration policy,
North American trade, public school education, and the promise
and pitfalls of a capitalist economy…provides a cast of vivid
characters who remind readers that even the driest legislation
matters…”
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From the California
Report
"…makes palpable a human dilemma and dares us to dismiss it.”
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From Slate Magazine
“Grande is the kind of unsparing witness whose voice we don’t
hear enough.”
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From NBC Latino
“For Grande, who is a staunch advocate of the DREAM Act, the
publication of her memoir is an opportunity to offer
inspiration to the current generation of young immigrants who
have dreams as lofty as she did as a teenager…”
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From Kirkus Reviews
“A standout immigrant coming-of-age story.”
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From Booklist
“…Puts a human face on issues that stir vehement debate…”
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