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The Illegal Man

by Patrick Dearen
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A warm, gripping novel of the more modern West that explores a subject of intense interest to all Americans. Wonderfully told, this novel should endure. -- Norman Zollinger

Takes an unusually compassionate view of the illegal alien s plight. Though the "wetback" breaks the law by "crossing over," he usually does so only in desperation, for home and family. -- Elmer Kelton

A gripping story of the plight of an illegal Mexican and his desperate search to provide more for his family than poverty and hopelessness in a dying land. To follow his dream, he must risk his life. A hunted man, he must deal with criminals on a difficult and bold journey to what he prays will be a better life.

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Book Details

Published
December 1, 1997
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pages
363
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780786212385

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