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In the Country We Love

By: Diane Guerrero, Michelle Burford
Narrated by: Diane Guerrero
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Summary

The star of Orange Is the New Black and Jane the Virgin presents her personal story of the real plight of undocumented immigrants in this country.

Diane Guerrero, the television actress from the megahit Orange Is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, was just 14 years old on the day her parents were detained and deported while she was at school. Born in the US, Guerrero was able to remain in the country and continue her education, depending on the kindness of family friends who took her in and helped her build a life and a successful acting career for herself, without the support system of her family.

In the Country We Love is a moving, heartbreaking story of one woman's extraordinary resilience in the face of the nightmarish struggles of undocumented residents in this country. There are over 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the US, many of whom have citizen children, whose lives here are just as precarious, and whose stories haven't been told.

Written with best-selling author Michelle Burford, this memoir is a tale of personal triumph that also casts a much-needed light on the fears that haunt the daily existence of families like the author's and on a system that fails them over and over.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2016 Diane Guerrero (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

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A very moving and powerful true story

Diane was so brave to tell her personal story,. so courageous. I hope this helps to change immigration policy,. it was such a good listen I could not stop, it was humbling and empowering in equal measure. I wish her and her family all the very best for the future.

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incredibly moving and eye opening

Her story is moving and more impactful as read by herself- thank you Diane for your bravery in sharing! tw: immigration issues, depression, suicidal thoughts, self harm

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Interesting

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it was interesting, saddening and inspiring to hear her story

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Beautiful read by the Author. She really brought the story to life. I felt she was just sat talking to me telling me her story.

This story is powerful and very insightful to the struggles of undocumented families. At times I was shocked at how the family was torn apart and the far reach consequences. I was inspired by Diane strength and determination.

Very insightful to a very current topic.

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Yes Diane!

Incredible story, and it's great to hear it from Diane herself. Definitely worth a listen

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Hooked!

I loved this audiobook especially because it was narrated by Diane Guerrero herself. It had the right amount of humour, social commentary, and honesty (although I suppose it mighg be a bit triggering for people suffering with self harm issues). Of course we all choose the things we share and things we keep to ourself, but by sharing some of the pretty and the ugly times, thoughts and emotions, she created a multidimensional portrayal of herself that make me like her as a person even more and makes me excited to see what the future holds for her in terms of acting and her activism. All in all, i was hooked by this great read!

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An important story for our time

Would you consider the audio edition of In the Country We Love to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version

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I really enjoyed how Diane used her story to highlight all the problems with current beliefs around immigration (illegal or otherwise). It also came across as honest and down to earth.

Have you listened to any of Diane Guerrero’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to any other audio books by her but I do enjoy her in Orange is the New Black.

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Brilliant

Such a moving, hearbreaking and inspiring book. i couldn't stop listening and I emphatized with Diane's struggle but I also admired her courage. Not only did she survive without her parents to guide and help her, she chose to share her story with us and bring awareness to both mental health and immigration, which is so important. I recognise much of myself in Diane and I was often in tears when she described all the things she overcame. It is by far the best book I've listened to in 2016. Thank you, Diane.

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A heartbreaking and beautiful tale of her life.

I started this book a couple of days ago and I have just finished it. I cried, I laughed, my heart ached in good and bad ways, it hurt for the small 14 year old Diane and for the children out there who experience the same thing she did.

It hit close to home when she was talking about her depression and it shook me how she felt.

Her story is compelling and so sad and so beautiful. I will never regret listening to her read her book because it gave it something that reading words on a page would never give it. And I, for one, have been changed on a deep level because of it.

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