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Chasing Rome: An Immigrant Daughter's Journey
This memoir provides an intimate look into the experiences of a young immigrant woman navigating the complex world of U.S. immigration law. The author, who came to the United States as a teenager, shares her personal journey from struggling with her own immigration status to becoming a paralegal at an immigration law firm and eventually pursuing a career as an immigration attorney.
The narrative weaves together the author's personal story with those of her friends, as well as the clients she assists, offering a multifaceted view of the immigrant experience in America. It begins with her childhood, moving between China, Belgium, and the United States, and the challenges her family faced, including the loss of her father and their subsequent loss of legal status in the U.S.
The author vividly describes the difficulties of growing up as an undocumented immigrant, including the inability to obtain a driver's license, the constant fear of deportation, and the obstacles to higher education. She shares how these experiences shaped her understanding of the immigration system and ultimately led her to a career in immigration law.
Throughout the book, the author grapples with larger questions about the U.S. immigration system, its flaws, and the human cost of current policies. She offers a nuanced perspective on these issues, informed by both her personal experiences and her professional work.
The memoir concludes with the author's decision to pursue a law degree, driven by her desire to make a greater impact in the field of immigration law. It's a story of personal growth, resilience, and the power of empathy in understanding and addressing complex social issues.
This book offers readers a deeply personal and informative look at the realities of immigration in America, challenging common misconceptions and highlighting the human stories often lost in policy debates. It's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the immigrant experience and the intricacies of the U.S. immigration system.
The narrative weaves together the author's personal story with those of her friends, as well as the clients she assists, offering a multifaceted view of the immigrant experience in America. It begins with her childhood, moving between China, Belgium, and the United States, and the challenges her family faced, including the loss of her father and their subsequent loss of legal status in the U.S.
The author vividly describes the difficulties of growing up as an undocumented immigrant, including the inability to obtain a driver's license, the constant fear of deportation, and the obstacles to higher education. She shares how these experiences shaped her understanding of the immigration system and ultimately led her to a career in immigration law.
Throughout the book, the author grapples with larger questions about the U.S. immigration system, its flaws, and the human cost of current policies. She offers a nuanced perspective on these issues, informed by both her personal experiences and her professional work.
The memoir concludes with the author's decision to pursue a law degree, driven by her desire to make a greater impact in the field of immigration law. It's a story of personal growth, resilience, and the power of empathy in understanding and addressing complex social issues.
This book offers readers a deeply personal and informative look at the realities of immigration in America, challenging common misconceptions and highlighting the human stories often lost in policy debates. It's an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the immigrant experience and the intricacies of the U.S. immigration system.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 15, 2024
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