Solito: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Memoir
A memoir as gripping as it is moving, Solito provides an immediate and intimate account not only of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also of the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments. Solito is Javier Zamora’s story, but it’s also the story of millions of others who had no choice but to leave home.
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Readers say *Solito* is an intense, powerful memoir that captures the bravery and innocence of nine-year-old Javier Zamora’s journey through three cou...
This is harrowing tale of 9 year old Javier’s journey from El Salvador to “La USA” where he was reunited with his parents. I would highly recommend reading this memoir over the sensationalized novel American Dirt in order to understand what people endure to come across the border. The writing is lyrical and descriptive. As other reviewers have mentioned I did find all of the Spanish distracting since I don’t know the language and didn’t want to google everything.
What an incredible, moving story, and that he was able to carry those memories and write about them years later... I hope he finds his "family" through this book!
Emotionally wrecked me, brought the immigrant story to a whole new level, made me appreciate all those that came before us.
Intense, emotional, with beautifully written imagery. Characters that will stay with you for a long time. Their journey through 3 countries is a testament to human perseverance in the face of daunting situations.
Great read couldn't put it down I also listened to the book on audible. JAVIER Zamora narrates the audio version It made his journey come to life as if in real time. Hearing his voice both in the book and the audio made his journey that much more powerful and painful
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