The Circuit
by Francisco Jimenez
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Author: Francisco JimenezEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10
ISBN: 0395979021
Number of pages: 128
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Book Reviews of The Circuit
Book Review: This book is a "must read."
Summary: 5 Stars
The short stories in this collection bearcompelling witness to the strength and
vitality of the human spirit under the most
inhumane circumstances. This inspiring
tribute to the humanity of poor migrant
workers tells the right story at the right
time in this country, when immigrants,
documented or not, are shamelessly
scapegoated by politicians of every stripe.
The powerful impact of these deceptively
simple stories may be credited to their
autobiographical character, the purity of
the prose, and the strength of the images.
In reading this book you will experience the
untapped wealth of humanity that works our
fields, sews our clothes, waits our tables.
You will also be completely engaged by twelve
wonderful stories.
For me, Dr. Jimenez' "Christmas Gift" tops
O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi" for the best
Christmas story ever -- and it's the perfect
size for a stocking stuffer!
Steve Privett,S.J.[SPrivett@mailer.scu.edu] Santa Clara, California
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