Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother
"Enrique's Journey: The Story of a Boy's Dangerous Odyssey to Reunite with His Mother" is a nonfiction book by journalist Sonia Nazario, published in 2006. It is a true story about a young boy named Enrique from Honduras. He embarks on a dangerous journey to find his mother, who had migrated to the United States in search of a better life for her family.
Nazario's narrative follows Enrique's challenging journey as he travels through Central America and Mexico. He faces countless dangers, including violence, exploitation, and the harsh conditions of riding atop freight trains, known as "La Bestia" (The Beast). The book shows how difficult and risky it is for kids like Enrique who are trying to find their families and escape from poverty and violence in their home countries.
"Enrique's Journey" is a very emotional and detailed book. It helps us understand the difficulties that migrants, especially children, go through. It shows how they face many problems as they try to find safety and a better life. Enrique's brave story reminds us to be kind and understanding when we talk about migration and how it affects people and communities.
Author: Sonia Nazario
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Enriques-Journey-Dangerous-Odyssey-Reunite/dp/0812971787/
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars (from 2,733 reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #26,035 in Books
#8 in Children's Studies Social Science (Books)
#9 in Emigrants & Immigrants Biographies
#9 in Emigration & Immigration Studies (Books)
