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How Stories of Immigration Can Emphasize the Power of Our Shared Humanity
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How Stories of Immigration Can Emphasize the Power of Our Shared Humanity

A discussion of Orlando Ortega-Media about his book 'Emerald Road'

Hello Everyone,

I recently got the chance to sit down for a virtual meeting with Orlando Ortega-Medina. I’ve reviewed his books ‘Emerald Road’ and ‘The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants.’ In our conversation we talk about his creative process as well as his professional work as an immigration lawyer.

You can find my review of ‘Emerald Road’ here:

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We Need More Novels that Emphasize the Basic Humanity of Immigrants

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We Need More Novels that Emphasize the Basic Humanity of Immigrants

I remember going through immigration at the Miami airport in 2009. My wife had a perfectly valid visa in her passport, yet she was still separated from me for more than three hours. When we finally left, I drove until I almost collapsed. Then we got a hotel and I did collapse.

The book is available in a lot of places, but here’s a link to the publisher’s website.

Thanks everyone and I hope you enjoy the interview!

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