Enrique's Journey by Sonia NazarioMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Like many children in Latin America, Enrique experiences devastation with the news of his mother's leaving for more money and a better life in the States. She promises to call and send gifts but nothing quells the emptiness for Enrique. Over time, he becomes despondent, refuses to follow his grandmother's rules, and chooses to medicate himself with drugs and alcohol. He wants desperately to find his mother and decides to leave Honduras in search of the Rio Grande with only his mother's phone number on a piece of paper as his guide. What follows is Enrique's courageous and heartbreaking journey north. Can he possibly survive? Will he ever see his mother again?Will his mother's presence be enough to heal him? How far are we willing to go for the one's we love? This book will change the way we view immigrants and those wanting to make a better life for themselves within the United State. Enrique's Journey is a must-read for young adults and adults alike.
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