{"product_id":"immigrant-me-other-short-stories-paperback","title":"Immigrant Me \u0026 Other Short Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eC. Osvaldo Gomez\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Memorable, unflinching, and deeply human.\" - Finalist, Grace Notes Publishing Fiction Contest \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat does it cost to find a home? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this award-winning collection of fourteen stories, the borders are more than just lines on a map-they are the boundaries of the human soul. From the dusty streets of Sinaloa to the bustling day-labor corners of the U.S., these stories pull back the curtain on a world defined by the search for dignity, purpose, and survival. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMeet the unforgettable characters caught in the crossfire: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJesus\u003c\/b\u003e, a rookie day laborer who must decide if his \"American Dream\" is worth the price of his hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrayan\u003c\/b\u003e, a high school standout who discovers on the eve of graduation that the only life he's ever known is technically \"illegal.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDavid\u003c\/b\u003e, a debt collector so desperate to win back his family that his actions lead to a tragedy he can never undo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBob\u003c\/b\u003e, an employer trying to save a buck who learns a hard-earned lesson from a retired Marine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003eMoving from the cartel-occupied lands of Juarez to the inner cities of America, these stories weave together the lives of immigrants and citizens alike. They explore the complexities of coming of age, the weight of cultural identity, and the raw reality of the immigrant experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing four award-winning stories, including \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curb \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Malandros\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, this collection is a visceral, must-read exploration of the heart behind the headlines.\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 146\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 21, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46155950096570,"sku":"9781365561986","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/5727\/8650\/files\/usdgvVWxjO9781365561986.webp?v=1783994153","url":"https:\/\/thebookloversatlas.com\/products\/immigrant-me-other-short-stories-paperback","provider":"The Book Lover's Atlas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}