Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America

The book opens with the “mega-marches” of 2006 that took place in cities across the United States. How does opening with these marches establish the tone of the book?

The author uses personal stories (especially in the “Branches” section) in order to highlight the different immigration stories of people from different countries. Choose two representatives from different countries, comparing and contrasting their journeys to the United States as well as their adjustments to living in the United States.

The author makes himself a character in his book, using his own experiences to highlight the Puerto-Rican immigrant experiences. He does not attempt to hide his opinions behind a detached point of view. Does this result in biased reporting or is the author still able to remain credible?