46 pages 1 hour read

Diane Guerrero, Michelle Burford

In the Country We Love: My Family Divided

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the varied ways in which Guerrero’s memoir counters misconceptions about undocumented immigrants. How does the author combat anti-immigration rhetoric?

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What can governments do to address the problem of separating American-born children from their undocumented parents in a more compassionate way?

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How should issues of poverty, juvenile delinquency, and mental health weigh in immigration reform?