American Dirt (Oprah’s book club) by Jeanine Cummins

This book was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn’t be happier that I picked it up. With everything going on in our world, there probably isn’t a better time than now to take the time to read this excellent book. Here is the description from Amazon. 

Jeanine Cummins’s American Dirt, the #1 New York Times bestseller and Oprah Book Club pick that has sold over three million copies 
 
Lydia lives in Acapulco. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while cracks are beginning to show in Acapulco because of the cartels, Lydia’s life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. But after her husband’s tell-all profile of the newest drug lord is published, none of their lives will ever be the same. 
 
Forced to flee, Lydia and Luca find themselves joining the countless people trying to reach the United States. Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to? 

American Dirt gives us a different perspective on the border battle, the incredible love between a mother and a son in an unbreakable bond. If you are looking for a different read it is both touching and heartbreaking to follow them on this journey.  

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