Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer: Undocumented Vignettes from a Pre-American Life (Latinographix)

Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer is an eye-opening glimpse into the life of undocumented immigrant youth, providing a multilayered portrait of their struggles with identity and community.

Through vignettes about life in urban America, Ledesma recounts his experiences from immigrant to student to academic, exploring the key moments of cultural transition throughout his childhood and adulthood.

This powerful document sheds light on the unspoken anxieties felt by Americans like Ledesma who worry that their immigration status and history will overshadow everything else in their lives.

With its humorous, gritty, and multilayered portrayal of undocumented immigrant life, Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this often-hidden way of life.