The Distance Between Us: A Memoir
“In this poignant memoir about her childhood in Mexico, Reyna Grande skillfully depicts another side of the immigrant experience—the hardships and heartbreaks of the children who are left behind. Through her brutally honest firsthand account of growing up in Mexico without her parents, Grande sheds light on the often overlooked consequence of immigration—the disintegration of a family.”—Sonia Nazario, Pulitzer Prize winner, and author ofEnrique's Journey"Captivates and inspires . . . . Tracing the complex and tattered relationships binding the family together. --Publishers Weekly(Starred Review)."Reyna Grande's extraordinary journey towards the American dream will be an inspiration to anyone who has ever dreamed of a better life.”—Ligiah Villalobos, Writer and Executive Producer of La Misma Luna (Under the Same Moon)“Reyna Grande is a fierce, smart, shimmering light of a writer with an important story to tell.” (Cheryl StrayedWild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail)