Out now: “The Line Becomes a River” by Francisco Cantú
The book is a massive undertaking, encompassing Cantú’s years in the deserts along the southern border of the United States and the years after he decided to leave but found he could never truly be extricated from the system and the realities of immigration policy.
Cantú’s narrative is haunting, and he holds nothing back. Whether you’re looking for a firsthand account from the border, a brutal lyrical memoir, or a lesson on the bloody history of the region, this book is worth the read.