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American Dirt Jeanine Cummins

American Dirt By Jeanine Cummins

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

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Summary

The unforgettable story of a mother and son fleeing a drug-cartel to cross the US-Mexico border.

American Dirt Summary

American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

'I couldn't put it down. I'll never stop thinking about it' Ann Patchett
'One hell of a novel about a good woman on the run with her beautiful boy' Stephen King

FEAR KEEPS THEM RUNNING. HOPE KEEPS THEM ALIVE.

Vivid, visceral, utterly compelling, AMERICAN DIRT is the first novel to explore the experience of attempting to illegally cross the US-Mexico border. Described as 'A Grapes of Wrath for our times' (Don Winslow) it is a story that will leave you utterly changed.

Yesterday, Lydia had a bookshop.
Yesterday, Lydia was married to a journalist.
Yesterday, she was with everyone she loved most in the world.

Today, her eight-year-old son Luca is all she has left.

For him, she will carry a machete strapped to her leg.
For him, she will leap onto the roof of a high speed train.
For him, she will find the strength to keep running.

American Dirt Reviews

Devastating and timely... its hard to imagine there will be a more urgent or politically relevant novel this year * Observer *
This book is not simply the great American novel; it's the great novel of las Americas. It's the great world novel! This is the international story of our times. Masterful -- Sandra Cisneros
Heartstopping... doesn't let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched * The Times *
Stunning... remarkable... an account of love on the run that will never lose steam * Vogue *
This might be the first book many people read this year... it might also be the best * Irish Times *
Taut, tough, visceral, savage and exhilaratingly written * i-Paper *
One hell of a novel about a good woman on the run with her beautiful boy... I defy anyone to read the first seven pages of this book and not finish it
AMERICAN DIRT transported me through genuine fear and had me willing on every human being struggling to get to a better life. Written with masterly restraint, it is a roaring human triumph
It's been a long time since I turned pages as fast as I did with American Dirt. Its journey is a testament to the power of fear and hope and belief that there are more good people than bad.
I devoured the novel in a dry-eyed adrenalin rush... profoundly moving * Washington Post *
From its heart-stopping first sentence to its heart-shattering last, Cummins' story of immigrants is just what we need now
From the opening page your heart will be in your mouth You will never want to put this story down, Jeanine Cummins has written a novel of such moment, such danger and such compassion, it will change your view of the world
Urgent and unforgettable, AMERICAN DIRT leaps the borders of the page and demands attention, especially now
Riveting, timely, a dazzling accomplishment. Jeanine Cummins makes us all live and breathe the refugee story. If a book can change hearts and transform policies, this is the one
Both a moral compass and a riveting read

About Jeanine Cummins

Jeanine Cummins is the author of three books: the novels THE OUTSIDE BOY and THE CROOKED BRANCH, and one true crime work, A RIP IN HEAVEN. She lives in New York with her husband and two children.

Additional information

GOR010426502
9781472261410
1472261410
American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
Jeanine Cummins
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Headline Publishing Group
2020-01-21
480
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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