MY SIDE OF THE RIVER A Memoir

Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez powerfully narrates her memoir of her experiences in the broken immigration system of the United States and her fight for a better future. Gutierrez's family was split up when her parents' visas expired and they were sent back to Mexico. A high school freshman, she was left alone to raise herself and her younger brother in Arizona. Gutierrez's narration is both lyrical and unapologetically real. Her story touches on the complex emotions of her experiences, and she never shies away from Spanish phrases or the occasional swear word. The result is an intelligent, powerful performance that leaves the listener feeling sympathetic and hopeful for Gutierrez's success. V.B. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: MARCH 2024]