The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea
A True Story
The book recounts the harrowing journey of twenty-six men who attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border through the deadly desert region known as the Devil's Highway in May 2001. It explores the complex and often tragic realities of immigration, highlighting the extreme dangers faced by migrants, the motivations driving them to risk their lives, and the broader socio-political forces at play. Through a detailed narrative, it sheds light on the human cost of border policies and the desperate circumstances that lead individuals to undertake such perilous journeys in search of a better life.
- Published
- 2004
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 256
- Original Language
- English
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