Jul 11 2006
Across a Hundred Mountains
GUEST: Reyna Grande, author of Across a Hundred Mountains
“Across a Hundred Mountains,†is the title of author Reyna Grande’s debut novel. Coming at a time when immigration has become a flashpoint for national debate, “Across a Hundred Mountains,†tells the story of undocumented immigration, and familial separation. Through the novel’s intertwining characters of Juana and Adelina, Reyna Grande puts a human face on the often controversial issue of immigration. Grande, herself an immigrant from Guerrero, Mexico, drew on her own personal experiences to shape characters in her book. Both Reyna Grande’s parents crossed the U.S. – Mexico border in search of a better life for her and her siblings. After being caught twice, Grande crossed the border successfully a third-time with her family. Acclaimed author Victor Villaseñor said of Across a Hundred Mountains, “There aren’t many books that become so alive and real for me.â€
For more information, visit www.reynagrande.com.
Reyna Grande’s Upcoming Events:
Libreria Martinez on July 13th @ 7:00 (Los Angeles)
Imix Bookstore on July 15th @ 4:00 (Los Angeles)
Barnes & Noble on July 16th @ 2:00 (Los Angeles, at The Grove) *This is a fundraiser event for South Central LAMP!
3 Responses to “Across a Hundred Mountains”
I liked this book my daugher read it first and then I read it, It was so sad I cryed. I know afew people that went through the same thing. God Bless all the people who cross the border everyday. I’ve been to Mexico I know how it is there. The last time I was there I was so sad because I couldn’t help the ninos and other people. I agree everyone should come over here when they need to.
This book has taught me many valuable lessons about survival and about the sacrifices one makes to grasp the American Dream. Even though I’m not Mexican my parents who are from El Salvador went through some similar circumstances to achieve what most undocumented immigrants come to obtain the American Dream. Mexican or not i recommend this book to anyone who has fallen victim to the American Dream.
this was the most amazing book ever writen. it was so upsetting but so real. i felt like i was watching every thing done. it was so discripted i felt like i was actally there. it was amazing boook i would love to meet the person that wrote this book. it was the most sad’s book but most intertaining book. this is the only really boook that i have ever finished and i would deffintly recomend to other teenager’s.