Give The Gift Of Literary Empathy

In the immigration debate, we too seldom hear the voices of those most directly affected, immigrants and their families. In this book, actress Diane Guerrero, best known for her roles in “Orange Is the New Black” and “Jane the Virgin,” tells her own story. Her autobiography is full of humor and showbiz drama. However, this also is her account of what it feels like as a 14-year-old child to get home from school and find an empty house. After both her parents were deported, Guerrero, a native-born U.S. citizen, stayed behind and tried to make the most of her parents’ sacrifices.

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