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Voices in Motion: Stories of Migration (Creative Nonfiction) Kindle Edition

by Ricardo Gomez (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

Part of: Creative Nonfiction (4 books)

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"Voices in Motion: Stories of Migration" is a work of creative nonfiction that explores the diverse experiences of Latino immigrants in the United States. Through a series of fifteen fictionalized narratives of composite characters based on the author's extensive research and interviews, this book offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals who have left their homelands in search of a better life, shedding light on the challenges, triumphs, and complexities of the immigrant experience.
The scope of this project is both broad and deep, encompassing a wide range of stories and perspectives that reflect the richness and diversity of the Latino immigrant community. From the harrowing journeys across borders to the everyday struggles and joys of building a new life in a foreign land, these stories capture the spectrum of the immigrant experience, offering a nuanced and compassionate portrait of a population that is often misunderstood and misrepresented in popular media and political discourse.
The purpose of this book is twofold: to give voice to the often-unheard stories of Latino immigrants, and to foster a more informed and empathetic understanding of the immigrant experience among a wider audience. By humanizing the faces behind the headlines and statistics, this book seeks to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions, and to inspire readers to view immigration not as a political issue, but as a deeply human experience that touches us all.
The contribution of this book lies in its unique approach to storytelling, which combines rigorous research with creative writing to create a powerful and engaging work of nonfiction. By weaving together the insights and findings from various fields - including sociology, anthropology, history, and information studies - with the authentic voices and experiences of immigrants themselves, this book offers a fresh and interdisciplinary perspective on a topic of critical importance.

These stories reveal the complex and often contradictory realities of life as a migrant. They are stories of struggle and triumph, of loss and resilience, of hope and determination in the face of incredible odds.
Based on numerous research interviews, I created fictional characters and fictionalized their stories as a way to humanize the experience of Latino migration in the US in a way that speaks to a broader audience. The stories are informed by the broader themes and insights that emerged from the interview process, as well as by the extensive literature on Latino migration and related fields.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DKB2CDJG
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 17, 2024
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3.4 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0DKFG8BPZ

Best Sellers Rank: #4,461,519 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #660 in Biographies & Memoirs of Hispanic & Latino
- #3,006 in Hispanic & Latin Biographies

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Ricardo Gomez is a Professor at University of Washington, USA. Born in Canada, he has lived in Colombia, Canada and USA. He writes academic work about information technology and migration, and historical fiction about Latin America and travel. He lives in Port Townsend, Washington.