![]() This collection of "notes" from Jose Antonio Vargas tells his story as an undocumented citizen in the United States. Vargas' mother organized for him to fly to the United States from the Phillippines when he was eleven years old. It wasn't until years later when he went to get his driver's license that he learned that his mother and grandparents had used fake documentation for Jose to get into the U.S. and that he was technically undocumented. Vargas goes on to become a successful and high profile journalist in the United States, but he trusted only a few people with his status along the way. Clearly, Vargas has revealed his status to the world now and lives with a great uncertainty. My mom recommended this book to me. I found it easy to read and a really important story to hear. Coincidentally, I am learning about the immigration process through a few avenues right now, and Vargas' voice is central to that learning. He quite clearly articulates what it like to feel American yet be denied American-ness. While some parts of Vargas' story were more tense and intriguing than others, they are all essential to his narrative. Highly recommend.
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