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The author of Enrique's Journey is Soia Nazario

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https://www.amazon.com/Enriques-Journey-Dangerous-Odyssey-Reunite/dp/0812971787

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Enrique is a boy who lives in Guatemala. When he was not even six years old his mother left to America so she could provide for their family. Years later Enrique has a girlfriend, named Maria Isabel, that hates him at first, but soon they fall in love. Enrique is devastated about the loss of his mother so he spirals into a drug addiction, and his families life is threatened when he can't pay his debts. His girlfriend becomes pregnant with their child.
Soon after, Enrique leaves Guatemala to be with his mother. He believes that being with his mom will solve all of his problems. He makes seven valiant attempts to reach his mother. However, they all end with him being mugged, abused, beaten, or almost killed. He battles gangsters on top of trains, corrupt migrant police, bandits and robbers all on his trip north.
On his eighth trip, Enrique journeyed on top of a train. This is a very popular form of travel for migrants to America. Enrique stays at the banks of Rio Grande safely at campground he saves some money which he uses to call his mother. She agrees to bring a smuggler over to get him across to America.

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Yet, after finally being reunited with his mother he is disappointed. He lashes out at his mother for leaving him and they form a resentment for one another. Alcohol and drugs are the only thing that Enrique finds comfort in afterwards, which makes him more cruel to his mother.
He begins to save money to bring his Maria Isabel, and their baby daughter Jasmin, to America. Although, his drinking problem prevents him from sending much. Time passes and Enrique confronts his mother and addiction and both conflicts are laid to rest. He and his mother raise enough money to bring Maria Isabel to America. Unfortunately, they couldn't afford to bring their daughter. Maria Isabel is devastated. Jasmin in left in care with Enrique's sister, Belky

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This picture shows the reunion between Lourdes and Enrique. Sadly, both are let down by the reunion.

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This shows a picture of Enrique when he was hardly six years old.

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"“I figure when I die, I can't take anything with me. So why not give?” - Sonia Nazario-I like this quote because of its selfless nature and kindness.

"In spite of everything, Enrique has failed again - he will not reach the United States this time, either. He tells himself over and over that he’ll just have to try again."-Sonia Nazario- I like this quote because it describes Enrique's perseverance.

"'Dónde está mi mami?' Enrique cries, over and over. 'Where is my mom?'"-Enrique- This quote is really powerful and sad because it portrays the extreme devastation Enrique feels.

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http://enriquesjourney.com/#

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https://socialjusticebooks.org/enriques-journey-2/

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Peak, Micheal, and Clint Burkett. Enrique's Journey. Performance by Jody Hammond, Enrique's Journey, Youtube, 23 July 2008, www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNW8hvtaVEU.

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Caravan of Central American migrants halted at Mexico border

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This is a picture of Lourdes and Diana together when she was little.

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This is a picture taken when Enrique and his friends road the top of a train together to travel North.

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Mexican and Central American immigration is still a huge debate today. Some argue that immigrants only bring drugs and crime while others say that they are just fellow humans searching for a better life. Since President Trump campaigns he talks about building a wall between Mexico and America also getting rid of essential immigrant programs such as DACA. More recently, Trump is deporting mothers and fathers back to the countries they were born in, separating families and sometimes leaving children as orphans. Politicians predict this immigration will always be a heavily debated topic and don't believe that the fire will ever cool down.

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This is a map of the largest migrant routes in Mexico. Trains were a big transportation device for immigrants without money

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Sick, Yetta, director. Enrique's Journey Audiobook Part 1. YouTube, YouTube, 17 Sept. 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMGhdf8dBIA.