American Dirt

by Jeanine Cummins

Sarah's take

I recommend *American Dirt* because it powerfully immerses you in Lydia's harrowing journey, showcasing the profound resilience of a mother determined to protect her child amidst unimaginable loss. This book is perfect for readers seeking a gripping narrative that delves deep into themes of identity and belonging, while illuminating the complex realities of migration and survival.

About the book

After a Mexican cartel murders her journalist husband and most of her family, Lydia and her son flee Acapulco on La Bestia—the migrant train—heading for the US border. Their harrowing journey exposes the brutal realities faced by migrants while exploring how ordinary people become refugees overnight. A story of maternal love and survival that humanizes the immigration experience through one family's desperate quest for safety.

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