Illegal immigration is one of the nation's most controversial issues today. Most Americans have very strong views on the legal status of immigrants, but do not personally know any of these people or understand what their life is like. In There's No José Here: Following the Hidden Lives of Mexican Immigrants, author Gabriel Thompson introduces his friend Enrique, a 31 year old cab driver in New York who entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico at the age of 16. Thompson, a freelance journalist, provides a detailed account of the hardships that Enrique and his family face. Thompson's book is one way to expand the dialogue on immigration so every American could better understand what life is like for others.
(Vairo Library E184.M5T56 2007)