Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era

by Jorge Ramos

"There are times when I feel like a stranger in this country. I am not complaining and it's not for lack of opportunity. But it is something of a disappointment. I never would have imagined that after having spent thirty five years in the United States I would still be a stranger to so many. But that's how it is."

Jorge Ramos, an Emmy award-winning journalist, Univision's longtime anchorman and widely considered the "voice of the voiceless" within the Latino community, was forcefully removed from an Iowa press conference in 2015 by then-candidate Donald Trump after trying to ask about his plans on immigration.

In this personal manifesto, Ramos sets out to examine what it means to be a Latino immigrant, or just an immigrant, in present-day America. Using current research and statistics, with a journalist's nose for a story, and interweaving his own personal experience, Ramos shows us the changing face of America while also trying to find an explanation for why he, and millions of others, still feel like strangers in this country.

"It is precisely this pattern of confrontation... that has won Ramos the trust of so many Hispanics. They know that in many countries south of the United States, direct questions can provoke not simply a loss of access but also a loss of life." --Marcela Valdes, The New York Times

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics, Audiobook, Memoir, Spanish Literature, Journalism, Anti Racist

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 27, 2018

About the author

Jorge Gilberto Ramos Ávalos is a Mexican-born American journalist and author. Regarded as the best-known Spanish-language news anchor in the United States of America, he has been referred to as "The Walter Cronkite of Latin America".

Reviews

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stranger is a book about the Latino immigrant experience in our current system and laws, as well as how the changes to both are effecting that particular group of people. To a large degree, I think a lot of what he describes as far as how it feels to be an immigrant, feeling like an outsider to the new country, never quite fitting in is an experience all immigrants have felt throughout history. I know this is true for some of my grandparents as well as millions of others. The experience of discrimination based solely upon one's race or country of origin is not new or unique either. For generations, "new" Americans knew that feeling all too well. My grandfather had his back broke at 17 yrs. of age simply because he was Italian, and ended up having to change his surname because of the difficulty in finding decent employment-- and before him, it was the Irish, and after, it was the Chinese. In no way does it ever justify inhumane treatment of others; but we have seen this before as a nation, and the world, for millennia. Some of the statements that Mr. Ramos said, though, could be seen as inflammatory by those looking to pick apart what someone says that they already have a prejudice against. Such as, when he said "This is our country, not theirs.".... exactly the type of statement that the haters are looking for to fan flames, to pick apart and to read into what they want. Who, exactly, is the "theirs" and "ours" he is referring too? I think this is part of the problem with all of the extreme sides being taken-- how so many seem to see everything in terms of "us against them"... how can any change for the better ever happen until all peoples come to the table and are willing to put aside their differences, start at what they can agree on, and try to look at things from another's perspective? It seems too many people any more are more than willing to look at the actions of a fringe few, listen to the hate filled speech of a handful and claim that those few represent many. Too many are more than willing to jump to conclusions about what others think or what motivates them without truly wanting to begin a conversation and understand. This is a volatile situation and something must change. People seem to be too willing to be offended. This is a vast departure from what had been-- it seemed years ago people were much more tolerant than what we see now. Even if they had private prejudices, at least they usually were polite and kept much of that to themselves. I don't see all the hate throwing as progress or evolution-- in fact just the opposite. I was raised to "not say that-- it's not nice" out of respect for others, but that common courtesy seems to have become an old-fashioned sentiment. But, I do think "Stranger" by Jorge Ramos could provide an important starting point for talking about a much bigger and deeper issue, that of immigration and laws. He examines many issues that are impacting them in our country the way it is now, and the perspective of issues from the immigrants' point of view. I think it is important, when trying to understand others, to put oneself in their shoes. I think true understanding is impossible otherwise. So, I don't totally agree with all he says in the book, but I think it is a good beginning. I love my country and am extremely patriotic, but just as with my family whom I love, I am not always happy with what it does. Unconditional love does not meet blind acceptance of all the behavior. I love my children, though sometimes not what they do. The same goes for America, not only presently but also parts of its history.
I received this book from the publisher for an honest review... my thanks to Random House.
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[vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. In this book, Jorge Ramos encapsulates what it is like to be a Latinx immigrant in America today. I messaged my dad about parts I read because it was similar to things my dad (and I, somewhat) have experienced/felt. My favorite parts were his personal stories and the connections he made regarding the seemingly circular American nature of demonizing a "foreign" immigrant group. There were some parts that were a bit heavy on the numbers and statistics - often a bevy of polls, research, predictions - which yes, prove his arguments, but which could've been better weaved into the book. I also lost interest towards the end; he includes dispatches/notes about his life (the book ends and these stories begin), which again, I felt could've been better weaved into the book.

[Bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you've never heard of Ramos it's quite likely you are actually familiar with him, after he was thrown out of a press conference for then-candidate Donald Trump. Ramos writes about his life, times and various aspects of being a Latino (he uses Latino vs. Latinx) immigrant in the US. The cover specifies this as during the Trump era but he also discusses his youth and growing up as well as his perspective during the Obama administration.

It was surprising to see he opened his book with that fateful press conference (initially I thought this would be more of a straightforward biography that would lead up to image that's on the cover) but after he discusses that event he goes onto talking about his life growing up, what it's like being an immigrant in the US, what it's like covering people like Trump (and Obama) in a series of essay-like writings that range from a few pages to just one or two.

Like what others said, it's perhaps not the best format. It's a mix of anecdotes, statistics, stories of people like him in terms of background and/or experiences, etc. Sometimes it's really repetitive and I never found it particularly compelling or a "must read." I suspect part of it is very much personal preference as I never care for books by journalists, whether it's print or TV.

It might be of interest to you if you are particularly interested in his experience or background or would like to read his perspective of current events. I'm glad this was available at my library and didn't end up buying it but it might not be a bad purchase for some.

[Eduardo García · Rating 4 out of 5]

A través de varios ensayos, el señor Ramos proporciona un excelente resumen de los mayores desafíos enfrentando a los inmigrantes y a los latinos viviendo en los EEUU en la era de Trump.

[Priscilla (Bookie Charm) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars*

Stranger is a non-fiction book about living in the United States as a Latino (Ramos uses Latino rather than Latinx) immigrant. This is part memoir about identity and part criticism of Trump's immigration policies.

If you know anything about Ramos, you probably know a lot about him already. Ramos is an award winning journalist originally born in Mexico City but he decided to come to the United States to practice journalism without censorship. He calls both Mexico and the United States home as a citizen of both.

This book was inspired by an event that made headlines during the campaign for the 2016 US presidency. In a press conference, Ramos questioned then candidate Trump about his racist, xenophobic comments and policies surrounding Mexicans, building a wall, and the possible deportation of thousands. He was then thrown out by Trump's security and shouted at by a supporter "To get out of my country." Ramos definitely has something to prove and he came equipped with facts and personal stories to illustrate why he and many like him feel like strangers in their own country.

This book is written in essay format over a variety of topics. From his childhood in Mexico to long bouts of dispelling Trump's falsehoods like no one is illegal or that there isn't an invasion of brown folx. I was pleasantly surprised to also read the critical discussion about Obama's immigration policies as the so called deporter-in-chief during his 8 years in office. Ramos’ experiences, particularly in terms of being treated like an outsider and never quite fitting in, are largely the experience of Latinx folks like my grandparents and parents. I definitely have marked some of these topics as conversations to have with my grandparents one day.

There are large sections that are data and number heavy but I think these facts are important in our current news cycle because fact checking is becoming more and more a necessity. At times, although Ramos is aware that Latinix identity/thought isn't a monolith, Ramos will provide commentary that just doesn't represent all of Latinx folx. Personally, I wouldn't say that Ted Cruz or Marco Rubio are great examples of Latinos making strides in politics. Also he switches back and forth using terms Hispanic and Latino which is very telling of the bias of the information presented.

My favorite parts were surrounding his childhood, the idea that Sandra Cisneros and Ramos share about being amphibians as a metaphor for Latinx identity, and the heartwarming letter to his children at the very end. Ramos advises his children to disobey if asked to do something unjust. Always disobey. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it if you’d like to get a glimpse of the experience of immigrants like Ramos.

[Jeimy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Part memoir, part explanation of Latinx identity in the U.S., and part criticism of Trump’s—and to a lesser extent Obama’s—immigration policies.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I may be a bit biased but I honestly don't really care because I grew up watching Jorge Ramos so it got me feeling nostalgic but I absolutely loved his book! A lot of people only know him as the reporter that was kicked out of a press conference but he's so much more than that and he proves it.

What he mostly talks about in his book is his life and how being a Latinx immigrant in the U.S has caused him to feel like a stranger even after living here for over half of his life. He feels like he's lost touch with the Mexican community because he's lived so many years in the U.S but also not feeling like he's accepted here because of the anti-immigration sentiment that's been on the rise. So in his eyes, he's considered an American in Mexico but a Mexican in America, never truly being one or the other.

A quote that really stuck to me was something so important and relevant:Immigrants don't leave home because they want to. They are almost forced to become foreigners in a new land. Nobody wants to leave the place they grew up with, their families and friends to come to a place where they have to continously look over their shoulder in fear. I wish those racists & Trump supporters could understand, but alas, they're too narrow-minded for that.

I really loved when he talked about politics and confronting Trump on his sexist, racist and xenophobic comments when he was a candidate (which is what got him thrown out) because he wasn't backing down and refused to be silenced (since he dealt with censorship in Mexico). Not only that, but he also critiqued Obama about his unfulfilled promise to Latinx immigrants. He was always passionate about fighting for the rights of immigrants and I respect him for it. He brought up great points about how Obama was the president that has deported the most immigrants, reminding him of his title "Deporter in Chief"

My favorite part was when he talked about his childhood in Mexico and how so many events pushed him to move to the U.S to pursue what he loved the most, journalism. That, and the letter he addressed to his two children at the end of the book. It was heartwarming what he said to his children, where he encourages them to do what they believe is morally right and go against what's morally wrong.

[Gilda Felt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Even though Ramos states that this isn’t a book about Trump, the Big Orange One is a key player. What I wish is that there had been more of Ramos’ personal experiences. There were some, but much of what he wrote about were the policies put in place by the current, and, unfortunately, the past administration.

But I wanted to learn more about Ramos’ own experiences in order to compare it to what my own grandparents might have experienced. Since it was never talked about, I really don’t know what they went through, though, going by history, it was probably just as rough then as now.

I already knew most of what is covered in the book, so I’d say it’s very much a book for someone new to the subject.

[Cindy Leighton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Feels kind of like an OO or DX piece - lots of "according to the Pew Research Center. .. but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Written by a journalist who is a citizen of both Mexico and the US this is a very well researched discussion of immigration issues in the US - if you are looking for quick ammunition for family arguments over Christmas - this is a terrific go to!

He does a nice job of blending his personal experience and the challenges of describing the strengths of being "amphibious" - of living in two different environments. Only in America do we not respect and admire the strength of speaking at least two languages, of living comfortably in two cultures.

[Yazo GM · Rating 5 out of 5]

I honestly loved this book. No just because I felt connected with the author. As a journalist, immigrant, Latina that lives in other country I still feel like a stranger but I am thankful of the opportunities that Canada is giving me. Inspiring book

[Vel Veeter]

Jorge Ramos is an interesting journalist. I am not sure I entirely trust him, because he sometimes grandstands and becomes personally involved in his journalism in some ways that distract from the important issues he reports on. He’s most recently famous for being the journalist who got kicked out of a Trump rally during the campaign for asking a question. He tells that story in this book and describes how because his question was antagonistic and combative and because he was kicked out, he received both the ire of the entire rally (being told by one attendee “Get out of this country” to which he says “I am a citizen too”….”Well, whatever”). And he received a lot of coverage for that. What was lost was how he was pushing back on the sheer impossibility of the promises being made by Trump during the campaign regarding immigration, deportation, and citizenship and the constitution.

I was spend more time talking about media coverage in the Obama era (including my discomfort with his own administration’s pushback) but Ramos was no fan or friend to that administration either, also being a persistent thorn in the side regarding the administration’s immigration policies. He’s extremely critical of Obama’s failure to take advantage of governmental control in 2008 to pass comprehensive immigration and says as much.

He also spends a lot of time in this book describing how his Mexican background and his new American futures (wife and children, for example) causes him to feel a “stranger” in both countries.

It’s a good, but slight book.

[Andy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was an ok read, Being my first read from Jorge Ramos I have nothing else to compare it to. This book was informative full of statistics and factual evidence which provided a sense of this being a factual read not full of fake news. I did enjoy many of the facts that were discussed and the points that were made however it became really repetitive. The facts/statistics were very in your face which became annoying after the third time that the facts were mention. I really did appreciate the backstory of Jorge Ramos and would have enjoyed more if the book contained more of his experience as an immigrant in the United States. Overall this book was a great introduction to the immigration topic and will be checking out more books on the immigration topic. #ISupporttheDreamers

[Elizabeth Mendoza · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I highly respect Jorge Ramos and think he’s a great journalist, I don’t think this book was for me. It seemed like it was more for people who have no knowledge of immigration at all. He doesn’t go in depth into statistics of facts about immigration that give a deeper understanding of the topic. Also the way he organized the chapters was a bit confusing. I love the fact that he asks the hard questions regardless of who he’s talking to. While most people know him from demanding answers from trump about immigration, he did the same to Obama to the point that he also didn’t want to do interviews with him. He’s a strong journalist, this book didn’t feel that way though.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great book for so many reasons. To start off with, it’s very informative and sad in parts, particularly with the treatment immigrants continue to receive in the United States. Reading this book also begs the questions: Will immigrants ever be treated in a fair way in this country? Or will they continue to be treated unfairly and with prejudices as they do today? I hope not... Because that’s not what this country is about. If you’re considered about this book being too much of a political read, that’s not the case with this one. It’s more of an informative education than politics. Politics serves as a background topic rather than the central point of the story.

[Ilib4kids · Rating 2 out of 5]

325.73 RAM
From Newporter Library Book display shelf.
Hailed by Time Magazine as one of "the most 25 most influential Hispanics in the United States". Born in Mexico City, he came to the United States as a student in 1983,age 24. He has been called "the voices of the voiceless" for other immigrants like him.

Hate Rising， 2016 ‧ Documentary ‧ 50 mins
by Jorge Ramos

No human being is illegal -- Elie Wiesel

Trump's racist, xenophobic, derogatory statements calling them rapists, gang members, cheaters, criminals, etc. cause increase of white supremacy, anti-minority hate.

Undocumented workers a burden or a benefit? stealing jobs, cost huge cost in education, health, social service ?

1. number of undocumented immigrants remained stable for nearly a decade. worked in agriculture, picking fruit etc in the fields or service industry in restaurant.
2. p64 A report by the American Immigration Council estimates that immigrants earn approximately $240 billion a year and pay $90 billion in taxes, while using only $5 billion in public benefits.

Trump idea building a wall possible?
1. along 1,954 miles long, already exists 700, waste time and money --wall can't stop people and drug flow. I agree.
2. Immigration from China ( 147,000), India (129,000), Mexico (125,000) in 2013
3. According to a Pew Research Center, 45% of all undocumented immigrants arrived by plane and then overstay their visas.

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
A Nation of Immigrants by John F. Kennedy

Nationality Act of 1965, inspired by the word of President John K. Kennedy. This law ended the system of national quotas - which gave an advantage to European immigrants - and instead emphasize bringing in talented people and unifying families.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (Under President Obama, protect young, undocumented immigrants knows as Dreamers who brought to the United States as minors)

1884 Chinese Exclusion Act (ended in 1943)

Republican -- smaller government, free-market principle, harsh enforcement, anti-abortion.
Democrats - public education, social policy, immigration issues, more tolerant on LGBT.

p61 In an interview with news program 60 Minutes , Trump stated that "What we are going to do is get the people that are criminal and have criminal records - gang members, drug dealers, we have a lot of these people, probably two million, it could even 3 million.
Where did he get these figures?
According to Migration Policy Institute, only 3oo,000 undocumented immigrants have a felony convictions on their records. That number was estimated based on data released to Congress by the Department of Homeland Security in 2012, at which time there were 11.2 million undocumented immigrants living the United States. That means less than 2.7 percent were responsible for having committed a serious crime. And this number would be even lower if using a false Social Security Number were a less serious offense.

p166 To question and challenge those in positions of power. That is journalism's true purpose.

ICE: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

[Jessica Zamarripa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four beautiful stars
Este libro es una mezcla de memoir autobiográfico y de la realidad de los inmigrantes (latinos principalmente) en Estados Unidos.
Jorge Ramos es un periodista mexicano que ha pasado la mayor parte de su vida viviendo y trabajando al norte de la frontera mexicana, y debo decir que es una delicia conocer su pasado y como llego a ser la figura periodística que es hoy.
El libro comienza con Jorge narrando el como Donald Trump lo echo de una de sus ruedas de presa en Iowa, y de ahí se agarra hablando de la realidad de los inmigrantes, de los sentimientos que en ellos habitan y de como él ha sobrevivido a todo eso, también se dedica a hablar de los políticos que no han apoyado a los inmigrantes, tales como Donald Trump, Obama y uno que otro senador de descendencia latina, sin pelos en la lengua, al muy estilo sin censura de Ramos.
A pesar de ser un libro muy informativo sobre la situación inmigrante en Estados Unidos, mis partes favoritas en todo el libro son aquellas en donde Jorge nos cuenta de su vida y en donde motiva a los periodistas a hacer su trabajo, porque este puede ser un libro para todos, pero va dedicado a los periodistas más que a nadie. Me inspiro totalmente a seguir luchando por lo que creo que es justo...
Jorge Ramos es un rebelde, un periodista serio que me saco algunas lágrimas en este libro, no solo por sus palabras de aliento y por las maravillas que ha vivido, sino también por las atrocidades que nos ha contado.

[Steve · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting presentation on immigration from an actual immigrant's perspective. Lots of information presented, especially in the first part of the book, on politicians' misstatements (lies) about immigrants, especially when it comes to their alleged criminality and cost to the US government; and on why politicians (pragmatically if for no other reason) should be paying more attention/respect to the US immigrant population as they become an increasingly large percentage of the voting population. Ramos describes well the split feelings of belonging he (and presumably other immigrants as well) feels toward the US and his home country. Of course, given the title, throughout there are examples of Mr Trump's obvious prejudice and his countless prevarications.

Ramos ends with an appeal for the necessity for immigrants, and supporters, to stand up against the prejudicial lying behavior typified in Mr Trump's anti-immigrant rants.

I especially liked his use of a John F. Kennedy quotation - "Immigration policy should be generous; it should be fair; it should be flexible. With such a policy we can turn to the world, and to our own past, with clean hands and a clear conscience."

note: I did feel that his comparatively longish chapter on "A Mexican Childhood" was somewhat out of place with the book's focus.

[Valeria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me encantó al fín leer la verdad de muchas cosas en respecto a comentarios de Trump. Siempre escucho reportajes de lo que comentó o lo que quiere hacer pero nadie te da los datos. Nadie te explica con historia, estadísticas y lógica porque las propuestas de Trump son tan absurdas. Me identifico con este libro por el simple hecho que soy latina y aunque no he vivido en los Estados Unidos por mucho tiempo puedo decir que me siento como mucho de mis primos latinoamericanos, fuera de lugar. Siendo puertorriqueña no tengo el problema de ser ciudadana americana pero siendo latina tengo más compromiso con México que con los EU. Por está razón me encantó tanto lo informativo que es este libro. También aprecio la forma en que está escrito. Esta hecho para que cualquier persona pueda leerlo y entenderlo. Esto es bien importante cuando tu objetivo es educar. También me abrió los ojos al mundo del reportaje. No había analizado tanto la vida de los reporteros y ahora puedo decir que definitivamente tengo más respeto hacia ellos.

[Liliana · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't this. This book is equal parts manifesto and autobiography.

I enjoyed learning about Ramos' life and how he interprets the immigrant challenges because of it. His exploration of what it means to be an immigrant or the child of immigrants is spot on. Although I did not like being compared to an amphibian, I can see that his metaphor works. I was especially delighted when he reminded me of butter and white sugar sandwiches. I hadn't had those in years, so of course I had to make some.

I did not enjoy his reports on the current political climate mostly because I felt that he was preaching to the choir. Very little of what he found actually surprised me, so I felt that I wasn't learning anything new, and because of this, these parts of the book dragged a little bit for me.

This isn't the best book I've read this year, but I'll probably read something else by Ramos in the future.

[Dekota Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

As another reviewer commented, I enjoyed how this book was informative and full of statistics and factual evidence. References were given where I could follow up on his sources which I trust and have used for previous assignments in school and personal research. It was an insightful and easy read and I appreciated the perspectives that were shared.

Although some may feel that this book is an attack on our current president based on the title, which I wish it had been worded a bit different, it discusses the challenges of a Latino immigrant throughout different presidential administrations and campaigns.

The use of the current president's name in the title, to my knowledge, refers to a televised experience he had with the current president which encouraged him to write this book and share his perspectives.

[Stan Skrabut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can you imagine being hated simply because you exist? Can you imagine being hated because you are different? Can you imagine being hated because you want a better life for yourself and your family? I have been fortunate. Because of a cast of a die, I was born into the majority of at least this country, the United States. However, others are hated because they are from a different race, culture, religion, or sex. Even when you are a citizen of a country, you can be treated as a stranger. This is laid out in Jorge Ramos' book, Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era . Read more

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

He is a journalist for Univision, an immigrant and a US citizen for many years. Trump had him physically removed from a press conference for asking a question Trump didn't like, about his racism. Ramos writes about what Trump's time in office can do to immigrants in this country and it's a scary thought (that has become a scary reality). He presents valuable statistics about immigrant crime, their contributions to society and the value of immigrants to this country. My only criticism is his claim of US exceptionalism, how we're the freest country in the world (which Trump threatens). For most people, women, people of color, LGBT people, indigenous people, the US has been far from free.

[Michelle Waite · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished reading Jorge Ramos’s book “Stranger - The Challenge of an Immigrant in the Trump Era”. It was an excellent read! The statistics on immigrants and immigration are vastly different than what Trump touts. But this isn’t a book “just for Liberal Democrats” — Jorge Ramos doesn’t just question or condemn Trump, he also calls out Obama and references his “Deporter In Chief” moniker. This is a book for all Americans. We are all immigrants or children/grandchildren/great grandchildren of immigrants. As Ramos said, Immigration is “not a Democratic or Republican idea, but an American one.”

[Kay · Rating 3 out of 5]

An inside story of a Mexican immigrant, the journalist who was ejected by security at a press conference (2015) with then-candidate Trump. Half the book was sharp insights into what makes one of the 250 million immigrants around the world: "People are not born with the idea of becoming an immigrant"; and half of it is Ramos' own story. I had not realized the "drop the ball" on immigration reform of President Obama. I got an inside look at Latino immigrant life in the U.S. and saw better than before just what many of the issues are. Worth reading!

[Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jorge Ramos’s perspective as a Mexican-American journalist in Trump’s America provide a unique take on the immigrant experience. As a well-respected anchor for the national Spanish language network Univision and a citizen of the U.S. for 35 years, one might expect that Ramos would be sheltered from the worst of Trumpist xenophobia. But Ramos’s account—part memoir and part essay—convinces me that no one is safe. His advice: disobey, say no to racism, don’t be neutral in the face of discrimination and intolerance, if not for yourself, then for future generations. Good advice.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This memoir by Univision anchor and reporter Jorge Ramos describes his upbringing in Mexico, dual citizenship status obtained after going to school in the U.S., and reflections on the challenges of being an immigrant. He famously had a contentious news conference interaction with Donald Trump, which is covered here. This book was written during what I now must refer to as Trump’s first term in office, and I read it during the week of the 2024 presidential election. This was not planned; it had been on my to-read list and became available from the library at that particular time.

[Carmen Canann · Rating 4 out of 5]

Important and timely

When Mr. Ramos was ejected from a Trump Rally, I was shocked and angry. I could not get the unfair incident out of my mind and that is why I recently read his book Stranger: The Challenge of a Latino Immigrant in the Trump Era. Although I found parts of the first half of the book somewhat repetitive, overall I found his story important and timely and recommend it based on current history.

[Lupe · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this political climate, it’s refreshing to read someone who is disobedient to fight for the underdog. I’m not an immigrant but I share some of the same feelings about being a stranger in my own land, especially when the former presidents have added fuel to the racism that has been lurking in the shadows for years. I wish more people against immigration, legal or otherwise, would try to understand. With understanding comes compassion, which our society so desperately needs.

[Jenn Cervella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I inhaled this book in one day. jorge ramos shows compassion and dedication to his identity and ideals in this book. he makes a compelling case for calculated disobedience. his voice adds a necessary component to the immigration reform debate. this is an excellent description of the complexities facing the communities most impacted by the trump agenda.

[ElMemo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked it, it reflects the true situation that many immigrants live today, and from the point of view of a media professional who, besides being strange in the US and being a citizen of that country out of conviction, has the firm conscience of Speaking without passion and impartiality makes you analyze your own identity on soil different from your place of birth.