The Other Face of America

Chronicles of the Immigrants Shaping Our Future

by Jorge Ramos

On Sale: 04/15/2003

The Other Face of America

Chronicles of the Immigrants Shaping Our Future

by Jorge Ramos

On Sale: 04/15/2003

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About the Book

Immigrants in America are at the heart of what makes this country the most prosperous and visionary in the world. Writing from his own heartfelt perspective as an immigrant, Jorge Ramos, one of the world’s most popular and well-respected Spanish-language television news broadcasters, listens to and explores stories of dozens of immigrants who decided to change their lives and risk everything -- families, jobs, history, and their own culture -- in order to pursue a better, freer, and opportunity-filled future in the United States.In his famously clear voice, Jorge Ramos brings to life the tales of individuals from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic, among other countries, and explains why they first immigrated, what their dreams are, how they deal with American racism, and what they believe their future in America will hold for them and their children.

From the Vieques controversy to the "Spanglish" phenomenon to the explosion of Latino creativity in the arts, Ramos shows that there is a new face in America -- one whose colors and countries of origin are as diverse as the country it has adopted as home.

Critical Praise

“This significant book belongs in all libraries.” — Library Journal

“Entertaining, informative and well done.” — Publishers Weekly

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780060938246
  • ISBN 10: 0060938242
  • Imprint: Rayo
  • On Sale: 04/15/2003
  • Pages: 288
  • List Price:18.50 CAD
  • BISAC1 : HISTORY / Latin America / General
  • BISAC2 : HISTORY / Latin America / Mexico
  • BISAC3 : LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism
  • BISAC4 : SOCIAL SCIENCE / Minority Studies
  • BISAC5 : SOCIAL SCIENCE / General

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