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Illegal: Reflections of an Undocumented Immigrant
Jose Angel N., an undocumented immigrant living in Chicago, reads from his memoir. Saturday, November 7, 2 pm, 1st Floor Community Mtg. Rm.
Jose Angel N., an undocumented immigrant who lives in Chicago, reads from his memoir. Praised for describing “the netherworld of the undocumented... with great eloquence and pathos,” N.’s book recounts his years-long journey from harrowing border crossing to proud husband, father, homeowner, and college graduate. With bravery and honesty, he details the constraints and humiliations of life “amid the shadows” while debunking many stereotypes associated with undocumented immigrants. Copies of Illegal will be available to purchase.
Part of the BigRead and Latino Americans: 500 Years of History grant projects.
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Related events:
History Book Discussion Group: Line in the Sand
Wednesday, November 18, 7 pm , Seminar Room, Third Floor, Main Library
We will read Line in the Sand: A History of the Western U.S.-Mexico Border, by Rachel C. St. John, which tells the vexed history of the border from the Mexican-American War of 1848 to the struggles of the 21st Century.
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Latin@ Literature Discussion Group: Illegal
Wednesday, December 9, 7-8:30 pm, 3rd Floor, Seminar Room, Main Library
Attendees have the option to read in English and/or Spanish. Discussions may also be in English and Spanish. Attendees do not have to be bilingual. Copies of Jose Angel N.’s Illegal (in English only) will be held at the 2nd floor Readers Services Desk two months before the discussion. Call to register at (847) 448-8620! --Also check out our Latin@ blog: http://llevanston.wordpress.com!
