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Analysis Of The Distance Between Us By Reyna Grande

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The distance between us is a story written by Reyna Grande's she writes about a shattered relationship and a family lost and gain through a purse of a better life. She wrote this story with motivation because in her boo she can revisit Mexico and claim it as her own and as how she remembers it. This book raises important thoughts about immigration, poverty, and social justice. In this essay, I will argue that the distance between us is an important book and that more English classes should be reading this book. This book is a good example for those who are interested in understanding the experiences of immigrants and their stories. The distance between us is more on the harsh realities of poverty and the challenges that many people face in

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