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He has won the lannan literary award, an edgar award, and a 2017 american academy of. See all books authored by luis alberto urrea, including the devils highway. As i read your book, i kept thinking of the devils highway, a devastating true story of mexican migration by luis alberto urrea, which you cite as a reference. A border story sung in the voice of a true border son, a fronterizo.
The devils highway by luis alberto urrea hachette book group. A finalist for the pulitzer prize for his landmark work of nonficiton the devils highway, luis alberto urrea is also the bestselling author of the novels the. In may 2001, a group of men attempted to cross the mexican border into the desert of southern arizona, through the deadliest region of the continent, the devil s highway. The devils highway on the other hand is the story of a group of people who, driven on by poverty, come to disaster in the infernal heat of the desert in an attempt to find work and to make things a little better for their families back home. Judy goldstein botello, san diego uniontribune other books by luis alberto urrea nonfiction across the wire. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The devils highway is a story of astonishing courage and strength, of an epic battle against circumstance. April 2, 2004 the rueful, fatewracked tale of 26 men who tried to cross into the us from mexico but chose the wrong time, place, and guide. The result was a national bestseller, a pulitzer prize finalist, a book. Luis alberto urrea is the awardwinning author of books, including the hummingbirds daughter, the devils highway and into the beautiful north may 2009. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. All of our used books are 100% handinspected and guaranteed. A finalist for the pulitzer prize for his landmark work of nonficiton the devil s highway, luis alberto urrea is also the bestselling author of the novels the hummingbird s daughter, into the beautiful north, and queen of america, as well as the story collection the water museum, a penfaulkner award finalist.
The single most compelling, lucid, and lyrical contemporary. The devil s highway on the other hand is the story of a group of people who, driven on by poverty, come to disaster in the infernal heat of the desert in an attempt to find work and to make things a little better for their families back home. What other book might you compare the devils highway to and why. Im luis and officially, im an awardwinning and bestselling author. Three years later, luis alberto urrea wrote about what happened to them.
The devils highway a true story by luis alberto urrea and publisher back bay books. Describes the harrowing may 2001 attempt of twentysix men to cross the mexican border into the desert of southern arizona, a region known as the devils highway, detailing their harrowing ordeal and battle for survival against impossible odds on a trek that cost fourteen lives. Describes the harrowing may 2001 attempt of twentysix men to cross the mexican border into the desert of southern arizona, a region known as the devil s highway, detailing their harrowing ordeal and battle for survival against impossible odds on a trek that cost fourteen lives. Mar 05, 2018 luis alberto urrea was nominated for a pulitzer prize for his 2004 book the devil s highway. The devils highway by luis alberto urrea, which tells the true story of 14 mexicans who risked their lives in an attempt to cross into the united states, is as important now as when it was published fifteen years ago.
Weaving english and spanish languages as fluidly as he blends cultures of the southwest, luis urrea offers a tour of tijuana, spanning from skid row, to the. It retells the tragic story from may of 2001 when a group of men. Devils highway a true story rent 9780316010801 0316010804. From the author of pulitzernominated the devils highway and national bestseller the hummingbirds daughter comes an exquisitely composed collection of poetry on life at the border. A finalist for the pulitzer prize for his landmark work of nonficiton the devils highway, luis alberto urrea is also the bestselling author of the novels the hummingbirds daughter, into the beautiful north, and queen of america, as well as the story collection the water museum, a penfaulkner award finalist. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. U77 2005 the devils highway relates the 2001 tragedy of 26 men and boys who cross the mexico arizona border led by coyotes persons who smuggle illegal immigrants and lose their way on the stretch of desert known as the devils highway. He has won the lannan literary award, an edgar award, and a 2017 american academy. The author of across the wire offers brilliant investigative reporting of what went wrong when, in may 2001, a group of 26 men attempted to cross the mexican. The devils highway audiobook by luis alberto urrea.
He takes us back to the small towns and unpaved cities south of the border, where the poor fall prey to dreams of a better life and the sinister promises of smugglers. These twentysix men would look the devil in the eyes and some of them would not blink. Those who are tired of books that raise provocative questions without any suitable answers will find relief toward the end, when urrea. The author of across the wire offers brilliant investigati. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The devils highway by luis alberto urrea overdrive. Why the devils highway by luis alberto urrea still matters 15. American book awardawinning writer and poet urrea across the wire.
Luis alberto urrea was nominated for a pulitzer prize for his 2004 book the devils highway. In this work of grave beauty and searing powerone of the most widely praised pieces of investigative reporting to appear in recent yearswe follow 26 men who in may 2001 attempted to cross the mexican border into the desert of southern arizona, through the deadly region known as the devils highway, a desert so harsh and desolate that even the border patrol is afraid to travel through it, a. Born in tijuana to a mexican father and american mother, luis has used the theme of borders, immigration and search for love and belonging throughout his work. Now, luis alberto urrea tells the story of this modern odyssey. The devils highway a true story by luis alberto urrea. A line from that book hits at the crux of hectors predicament, theyd walked into hell trying to escape the border patrol, and now they were praying to get caught. In may 2001, a group of men attempted to cross the mexican border into the desert of southern arizona, through the deadliest region of the continent, the devils highway. He was born on august 20, 1955 in tijuana, mexico, and listed as an american born abroad.
The devils highway by luis alberto urrea little, brown and. Why the devils highway by luis alberto urrea still matters. In may 2001, 26 mexican men scrambled across the border and into an area of the arizona desert known as the devils highway. It makes what currently passes for our public debate over illegal immigration seem appallingly abstract and tineared. Urreas voice soars with polished ease from cynical to lyrical. In may 2001, a group of men attempted to cross the border into the desert of southern arizona. Published in 2004 to great acclaim, named a best book of the year by. Urrea, luis alberto is the author of devils highway a true story, published 2005 under isbn 9780316010801 and isbn 0316010804. Luis urrea is the son of alberto urrea murray, of rosario, sinaloa, mexico and phyllis dashiell, born in staten island, new york. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Luis alberto urrea audio books, best sellers, author bio.
A true story by luis alberto urrea 2005, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The result was a national bestseller, a pulitzer prize finalist, a book of the year in multiple newspapers, and a work proclaimed as a modern. The result was a national bestseller, a pulitzer prize finalist, a book of the year in multiple newspapers, and a work proclaimed as a modern american classic. The devil s highway is a story of astonishing courage and strength, of an epic battle against circumstance. The devils highway by luis alberto urrea, which tells the true story of 14 mexicans. A finalist for the pulitzer prize for his landmark work of nonficiton the devil s highway, luis alberto urrea is also the bestselling author of the novels the hummingbirds daughter, into the beautiful north, and queen of america, as well as the story collection the water museum, a penfaulkner award finalist. A true story, about a group of mexican men who cross the border into the united states.
A finalist for the pulitzer prize for his landmark work of nonfiction the devils highway, luis alberto urrea is also the bestselling author of the novels the hummingbirds daughter, into the beautiful north, and queen of america, as well as the s. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the devils highway. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The devils highway 9780316049283, 9780316049283 vitalsource. Nov 16, 2008 a finalist for the pulitzer prize for his landmark work of nonficiton the devil s highway, luis alberto urrea is also the bestselling author of the novels the hummingbird s daughter, into the beautiful north, and queen of america, as well as the story collection the water museum, a penfaulkner award finalist. Describes the attempt of twentysix men to cross the mexican border into the desert of southern arizona, a region known as the devils highway, detailing their harrowing ordeal and battle for survival against impossible odds. Luis alberto urrea, 2005 pulitzer prize finalist for nonfiction and member of the latino literature hall of fame, is a prolific and acclaimed writer who uses his dualculture life experiences to explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph.
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