Rosayra Pablo Cruz

Painful and heart-wrenching, this book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the difficult lives Guatemalans face in their home country that force them to make the trek and cross over to the United States. Rosy’s personal account of the trials she faced in Guatemala, her journey to United States, her time in a ICE detention center, her forced separation from her children, continued detainment, and more, is beautifully written yet difficult to read. The story is so well thought-out and outlined in such a way that creates a well-rounded and complete picture. This is an inspirational must-read about hope and faith, determination in the face of extreme opposition, and the amazing community that has rallied around these women and families who have suffered from “zero-tolerance” policies.

NetGalley gave me an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.… (plus d'informations)

4⭐
I had the privilege of reading an amazing book! The Book of Rosy: A Mother's Story of Separation at the Border by Rosayra Pablo Cruz and Julie Schwietart Callazo. This is the true story of a woman who took a huge risk (twice) to get to this country in hopes of having a better life. Her story is amazing, heart wrenching, frustrating, appalling, hopeful, scary and sad. It is told from two perspectives, one by Rosy herself and one by Julie.... Julie started a fundraising campaign to post bond money to free these women who were seeking asylum in this country. No matter what your stand is on immigration, I implore you to read this book. The old adage applies here...Before you judge a man/woman walk a mile in his/her shoes.… (plus d'informations)

A firsthand account of just how inhumane and despicable conditions are at the US/ Mexican border. Rosayra Pablo Cruz tells her harrowing story of the conditions that led her to flee Guatemala with two of her children and the consequences of her trying to file asylum in the United States. Having crossed the border once a few years prior Rosayra wasn't prepared for what awaited her this time, renewed anti-immigrant rhetoric flamed cruel policies that led to her being locked in a cold cell and separated from her boys. Thankfully an organization of moms, lawyers, and volunteers started working to pay the bail on this mothers in captivity and their efforts got Rosayra out and reunited with her boys. It's insane that this is happening right now in America but it's inspiring to see that people are working against it. There is also a section in the back with useful ways for readers to get involved. This book is suggested for anyone who wants to know about migrants coming up from Central America and is a good first hand account for anyone that read American Dirt.… (plus d'informations)