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Fragmented Ties: Salvadoran Immigrant Networks in America

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I am an immigrant from El Salvador and this book made me cry because reading it was like reading about my own life. The writer spent a lot of time knowing the people because she tells the story of thousands of people like me and those in her study. If you want to know what life has been like for Salvadorans, read this book.

This book is a truly exceptional. It provides a sophisticated analysis of the complexities and intricacies of family relations. It is a must for those interested in immigration, but also for anyone else who would like to know how social networks and families operate under situations of extreme poverty. The stories are riveting (often heartbreaking) and the style simple yet elegant. Although it is an academic book it sometimes reads like a novel. A GREAT read!

This book debunks many assumptions we have about help among poor people. It presents vividly what happens when there are very few resources and people must make heartwrenching decisions whether to help their mom with a small loan of money or their children with school supplies. The poor often don't have enough resources to help everyone and end up in difficult situations that sometimes lead to tension. This book is an eye opener! Anyone working with poor and disadvantaged populations should read it!

This is simply outstanding. It is very complex, very rich, but incredibly human. The people laugh, cry, mistrust, love, etc. In sum, they have feelings--good and bad--just like you and me. I highly recommend it to anyone--it'll make you think twice before helping (or not helping) a relative or a friend!!!!

This is a great book. It has a lot of information about Salvadorans. Obviously, the author is an expert. But you know what makes this book unusual? It's because it was written by a Salvadoran scholar (very few around here...) about Salvadorans. So just for the information alone, it's worth it. That's why I said that this is an unusual book.

The book came in just a few days after I ordered it. Very good condition, practically new. As a college student I was totally happy that I could depend on at least one of my sources for books. Thanks.