Jumping the Line

by Michael G. Harpold

Book Overview

In 1965, Congress ends the practice of bringing Mexican workers to the United States to Harvest crops, but Miguel Hernandez still needs work. Despite border patrols, taunts, and, "coyotes," Miguel jumps the line. Returning to his country makes little difference. He continues to cross. And farmers continue to hire him, despite American farmworkers being available.Over the years, laws change, but the demand for Mexican workers increases. Ignoring or...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1940598052
• ISBN13: 9781940598055
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Michael G. Harpold
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"