American Dirt

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Jeanine Cummins

**Jeanine Cummins' new novel Speak to Me of Home is available to pre-order now** 'Heartstopping... doesn't let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched' The Times An extraordinary story of the lengths a mother will go to to save her son, AMERICAN DIRT has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. It's time to read what you've been missing. Lydia Perez owns a bookshop in Acapulco, Mexico, and is married to a fearless journalist. Luca, their eight-year-old son, completes the picture. But it only takes a bullet to rip them apart. In a city in the grip of a drug cartel, friends become enemies overnight, and Lydia has no choice but to flee with Luca at her side. North for the border... whatever it takes to stay alive. The journey is dangerous - not only for them, but for those they encounter along the way. Who can be trusted? And what sacrifices is Lydia prepared to make? *An Instant New York Times #1 Bestseller 2020* *An Instant Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller 2020* *Over 2 million copies sold globally* *A Richard and Judy Bookclub Pick* *An Oprah's Book Club Pick* *A BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime*

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Author

Jeanine Cummins

Pages

480

Publisher

Headline Publishing Group

Published Date

2021-02-18

ISBN

1472261402 9781472261403

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"I loved this book! Much more than I thought when reading the description. As a mother, I can relate to the main character and the extremes she must go through. "

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Kate Foster

"This book was gripping, and I really enjoyed it. I recommend it, however, I am learning more about some of the problematic aspects of the novel. While the story exposed me to new perspectives through the lens of a mother and child fleeing drug violence in their hometown, I also saw a critique of the book which called the writing, “trauma ****.” I think important conversations can come out of reading it, but I also feel mixed about the idea of struggle as entertainment. Read with awareness."

Kathleen

"This book had me right from the start and did not disappoint.. WARNING: tissues will become necessary at some points."

Leslie Abram

"This book has been on my list for a while, and I can honestly say that it was an enjoyable read. I still like aspects of it in the descriptive details, but in hindsight, I can also see how this portrayal of the migrant story is problematic and regurgitates harmful stereotypes. In reading about the controversy surrounding this book, I learned of another book called "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario which is a really amazing non-fiction about a 17-year-old boy traveling from Honduras to the US to find his mother. I'm not saying to not read American Dirt or that I think the author had ill intentions when writing this story, but engage with it critically."

Nat B

"Best book I’ve read in a long time "

Sherry

"Jeanine Cummins is a master of storytelling and of developing deep and layered characters who stay with you always and make you long for their happy ending"