Written as a series of narrative vignettes, Beneath the Same Sky by David Ramirez presents an on-the-ground and poignant point of view from author, David Ramirez, who is caught in the untenable world of U.S. border enforcement, a situation caused and exacerbated by Congress, far reaching policies, capitalism, public opinion, moral will and the unrelenting human spirit. Ramirez provides a personal perspective of growing up right on the U.S./Mexico Border. He learned the hard lessons of life as a teen in the early 1970s on the streets and exposure to the world of illicit drugs and gangs. Later in the 1980s, he would incorporate his street smarts to fight in the trenches in the war on drugs and illegal immigration. His life story shifts in 1990s when he conducted international covert investigations fighting the root causes of illegal immigration, human trafficking, and drugs to secure the US borders. At the turn of the century, Ramirez's life and experiences come full circle when he has the opportunity to address these same issues from a diplomatic and political angle in Latin America.
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An excellent job of accurately describing the labyrinth that was the DHS merger and the resulting attitudes, short fails and missed opportunities. I commend Ramirez and those agents like him, who made every effort to turn the tide and made ICE a true federal investigative agency with a mission of protecting and serving America. --Alonzo Pena, former DHS/ICE Deputy Director
Drawing on twenty-seven years of investigative experience as a federal agent on our southern border and in Mexico, Ramirez brings the dark side of human activity to light through an inspired arrangement of vignettes. Though often accounts of the barbaric cruelty and heartless exploitation surrounding drug trafficking and human smuggling, Ramirez tells his stories with a touching and uplifting humanity. --Terrence Poppa-award winning journalist and autor of "Drug Lord; the life and death of a Mexican Kingpin"
Drawing on twenty-seven years of investigative experience as a federal agent on our southern border and in Mexico, Ramirez brings the dark side of human activity to light through an inspired arrangement of vignettes. Though often accounts of the barbaric cruelty and heartless exploitation surrounding drug trafficking and human smuggling, Ramirez tells his stories with a touching and uplifting humanity. --Terrence Poppa-award winning journalist and autor of "Drug Lord; the life and death of a Mexican Kingpin"
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David Ramirez , started his federal law enforcement career as a Border Patrol Agent within the United States Department of Justice and retired as an Assistant Special Agent In Charge with the United States Department of Homeland Security. He lived in Mexico D.F. while assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. He now lives in New York City.
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By T. Ozuna
Format:Paperback
I ordered this book after seeing a review of it in a local paper and I'm glad I did. The author gives a first view narrative of real events during his law enforcement career with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He describes powerful stories involving corruption and violence. It also comments on today's policies that are the driving force behind our border security which are relevant given today's policitcal landscape. It's a fast & interesting read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Luke W.
Format:Paperback
This book is not your cops and robbers but is a good representation of how it was for us during those days, especially for David, who always sought to be out in front. To accomplish what we were always told could not be done, was just the kind of work we did. The kind of responsibility, rapport and trust that is felt by acting as the primary back-up to an undercover partner, it's just hard to explain. But, David gives a great effort and makes it seem easy in this book in addition to all of the other good things well represented about his life and his work.
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By rmccormi
Format:Paperback
This is a well written book that keeps the reader on their toes by flowing from one story to the next. The various stories from the authors past will make the reader seriously think about what it would have been like to live Ramirez's life. Readers are lucky that Ramirez has shared his experiences.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Tells it like it is
This is an engrossing account of the life of a Border Patrol special agent that I found hard to put down once I got into the narrative. Read more
Published 12 months ago by A happy customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Portrayal of Human Trafficking & Smuggling & Drugs
The book is a true accounting of immigration law enforcement and its direct relationship to the war on drugs. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Brian
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A can't put it down type of book.
Through his excellent telling of his experiences, the author puts you in the middle of what occurs in the world of under-cover law enforcement. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mac
