56 pages 1 hour read

Francisco Cantú

The Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018

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Francisco Cantú’s The Line Becomes a River combines gripping memoir and insightful social critique. The author's personal narrative as a border patrol agent provides a unique perspective on immigration issues. Readers praise its compelling storytelling and emotional depth, though some criticize its lack of diverse viewpoints. Overall, it offers a poignant, thought-provoking read.

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Who Should Read The Line Becomes a River?

Readers who appreciate The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú are often interested in border issues, personal memoirs, and sociopolitical studies. Fans of books like The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea or Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates will likely find this work compelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Politics / Government
History: World
Social Justice
Genre
Biography