American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins Summary
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Oprah's "new American classic" follows a Mexican mother fleeing cartel violence, sparking both 3-million-copy sales and fierce debates about cultural appropriation. Stephen King praised this controversial bestseller that forced the publishing industry to confront who gets to tell immigrant stories.
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A Bookstore Owner's Life Shatters in an Instant
Have you ever experienced a moment when your entire world changes forever? For Lydia Quixano Perez, that moment arrives during a family quinceanera celebration when cartel gunmen murder sixteen of her family members, including her journalist husband Sebastian. Only Lydia and her eight-year-old son Luca survive, hiding behind a shower curtain as the killers methodically execute everyone they love. The massacre wasn't random-it was orchestrated by Javier Crespo Fuentes, known as La Lechuza (The Owl), the powerful leader of Los Jardineros cartel. The devastating irony? Javier was Lydia's friend and favorite customer at her bookstore, a cultured man who shared her love of literature. Their genuine connection included deep conversations and shared vulnerabilities. When Sebastian published an expose revealing Javier's true identity, this friendship wasn't enough to save them. Now, mother and son must flee immediately, knowing Javier's reach extends throughout Mexico and his men will return to finish what they started.
The Desperate Flight North Begins
Finding Family Among Strangers on La Bestia
The Devastating Truth Behind the Massacre
The Desert's Merciless Test
Crossing Borders and Building New Lives
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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