Once I Was You - by Maria Hinojosa (Paperback)

Maria Hinojosa's Once I Was You is a powerful memoir that delves into the personal story of the Emmy Award-winning journalist, intertwined with the history of American immigration policy.

Through her family's experiences and decades of reporting, Maria paints an unflinching portrait of a country in crisis, shedding light on the often-ignored stories and communities in America.

With a personal and illuminating account of growing up Mexican American on the South Side of Chicago, Maria shares her intimate experience and offers a critical examination of how rhetoric around immigration has shaped American attitudes towards outsiders.

This memoir is an urgent call to action, charging readers with the broken system we have today.

Don't miss out on this powerful and thought-provoking read.