Across a Hundred Mountains by Reyna Grande

Althought not technically based on a true story. The story told here is one hundred percent true and happends everyday at the U.S. border. My heart breaks for this reality because America cannot allow an open border. Mexico is failing it's citizens, so America is a tempting solution from poverty, violance and other ailments that plaque the country.

The book follows a man who takes a giant risk. He leaves his family in Mexico to go work in America. The family holds on to the hope of a better life when hope is all that they have.

The author's style of writing was questionable while reading the book. I had to keep re-reading previous chapters to fully understand what was happening in other chapters. However, once you get to the end it ALL makes sense. The story comes together. At the end, I was really greatfully for the odd style and questionalbe arrangment. Without it, it would have been too much sadness at one time.

Unfortunaly, I have no first had education or knowledge of illegal immigration. I was raised 4th generation American. However, because I am Mexican American, I take this story to heart. Reyna Grande herself has a great story that she shares with her readers at the end of the book. I am really glad I had a chance to read her work. It was really eye-opening.