Crossing Borders: The Reconciliation of a Nation of Immigrants

Restoring Americas Dignity explores the complexities of migration through the stories of families fleeing violence and poverty, the government and nongovernmental organizations helping or hindering their progress, and the American communities receiving them. Ali Noorani, who has spent years building bridges between immigrants and their often conservative communities, offers sensitive insights and real solutions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

In a time when immigration dominates the concerns and aspirations of Americans, "Restoring America's Dignity" delves into the intricate complexities of migration through the narratives of families escaping violence and poverty, the roles of the government and non-governmental organizations in aiding or impeding their progress, and the American communities welcoming them. Ali Noorani, a dedicated individual who has dedicated years to fostering connections between immigrants and their often conservative communities, leads readers on a journey to Honduras, Ciudad Juarez in Mexico, and Texas, where he encounters migrants and the organizations and individuals who support them on both sides of the border. Providing firsthand accounts, Noorani sheds light on the compelling reasons why families choose to leave their homes, venturing beyond the realm of polarizing debates and offering insightful solutions. This book is highly relevant and urgently needed, appealing to a wide range of concerned citizens, including those from diverse political backgrounds, faith communities, policymakers, and immigrants themselves.

Weight: 531g
Dimension: 237 x 163 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538143506