The line becomes a river
Book • 2018
In 'The Line Becomes a River,' Francisco Cantú recounts his time as a U.S.
Border Patrol agent, detailing the psychological toll of his work and the dehumanizing effects of border enforcement.
The book also explores his personal journey and reflections on the complexities of the U.S.
-Mexico border.
Through his narrative, Cantú humanizes the struggles of migrants and critiques the harsh realities of border policies.
Border Patrol agent, detailing the psychological toll of his work and the dehumanizing effects of border enforcement.
The book also explores his personal journey and reflections on the complexities of the U.S.
-Mexico border.
Through his narrative, Cantú humanizes the struggles of migrants and critiques the harsh realities of border policies.
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