Professor Urrea's, Across the Wire

I found Professor Urrea’s novel, Across the Wire: Life and Hard Times on the Mexican Border, to be fascinating and exhilarating. He gives the people of Tijuana, a voice and a glimpse of the difficult poverty, and harsh living conditions they are in. His novel deeply expresses the injustice and political chaos that exists across the Mexican borderlands and captures the pride and individuality of the people. It is no wonder why these people risk their lives and embark on the dangerous journey of crossing the borderlands in trying to find a better life. Professor Urrea’s writing style was very descriptive in accounting for the poverty that the Tijuana natives lived in, like being thankful for “even garbage!” Professor Urrea’s generosity and kindness towards these people gives some hope towards the inhumane lives they are living. I have more respect and admiration for Professor Urrea for depicting the lives of the Tijuana people.