The Circuit
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A collection of stories about the life of a migrant family.
Deze serie vertelt over de strijd en triomfen van een jonge jongen die met zijn familie naar Californië emigreert. De verhalen vangen zijn diepe verlangen naar onderwijs en een thuis, terwijl hij worstelt met zwaar werk op het land en een leven van voortdurend verhuizen. Het is een krachtig verslag van overleven, geloof en hoop dat de harten en geesten van lezers opent. Elk deel biedt een aangrijpend beeld van de ontberingen en de ontembare geest van een leven onderweg.



A collection of stories about the life of a migrant family.
At the age of fourteen, Francisco Jimenez, together with his older brother Roberto and his mother, are caught by la migra. Forced to leave their home, the entire family travels all night for twenty hours by bus, arriving at the U.S. and Mexican border in Nogales, Arizona. In the months and years that follow, Francisco, his mother and father, and his seven brothers and sister not only struggle to keep their family together, but also face crushing poverty, long hours of labor, and blatant prejudice. How they sustain their hope, their goodheartedness, and tenacity is revealed in this moving sequel to The Circuit. Without bitterness or sentimentality, Francisco Jimenez finishes telling the story of his youth.
The narrative offers a poignant glimpse into the struggles of a young Francisco Jiménez as he navigates the obstacles of pursuing education. His experiences highlight themes of perseverance, identity, and the immigrant experience, showcasing the determination required to overcome socio-economic barriers. Through personal anecdotes, Jiménez captures the emotional and practical challenges faced by students in similar circumstances, making his story both relatable and inspiring.