In the Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories from the Arizona Borderlands, Margaret Regan has masterfully blended the intense, political debate of immigration reform with the moral struggles of real people, who are taking the risks of crossing the Arizona border. This makes for a very interesting and compelling read.
With each testimony Regan shows how this migration dramatically impacts families, reaching miles away from the Arizona border - from the jungles of Central America to communities throughout the United States.
Regan has a very good handle on both U.S. immigration law and economic policy as it relates to this region. She accurately portrays how recent changes in law and policies have created a truly, moral dilemma that exists now in our country.
This well-crafted book expands our knowledge on this topic while at the same time makes us reflect deeply on your moral beliefs. Her journalistic talents provide a full picture of the problem without imposing her opinions.
Death of Josseline is a fabulous resource for a book group, workshop or bible study on the immigration topic.
Reviewed by Laura Rampersad, Regional Coordinator for Justice for Our Neighbors-West Michigan
Book of the week for October 9, 2011
