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In the Country We Love: My Family Divided

Diane Guerrero,

Michelle Burford

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Jan 24, 2017 Julianne Dunn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2017-read-harder, immersive-escapism-list

This book was very easy to read and engaging. I sat down to read a chapter and ended up reading the whole book. It felt like I sat down with Diane with a glass of wine and she shared with me what was going on in her life. At first I struggled with the writing style but once I started reading it like she was talking to me, it flowed beautifully. She starts with her childhood and leads to the point where both of her parents are deported. It was easy to feel the fear that was engrained in her even ...more

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Jan 16, 2017 liz! rated it really liked it

Shelves: year-2017

A lot of people have pitched this as a humorous autobiography, but it definitely is not that. Sure, there are some humorous moments... but it's not light reading. It's good, emotional, heart-wrenching reading that really gets to the heart of many issues Guerrero experienced growing up and still to this day contends with.

As with most co-written autobiographies, it felt a little wooden at times, like Diane's voice wasn't really coming through. It didn't take away from the reading experience much t ...more

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Jan 21, 2017 Jennie rated it liked it

Shelves: memoir

I finished this book on the day of the Women's March (after marching myself) and I can't imagine a better book to read on this day. Diane Guerrero's story is why we marched today, why we need to continue to stand against hate, and stand up for diversity and love. So much love for this book and it's author. ...more

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