As a self-proclaimed human interest writer, I am drawn to fiction that challenges us to consider life from a different perspective. A few years ago, I came across this book and wrote a little review. Since you’re readers like me, I know we’re always looking for new literature to get our hands on. Here are my two cents.
Five Grounds:Â A novel that explores the personal (not political agenda) side of immigration in America.
A thought-provoking, provocative read designed to entice the reader to consider the true costs of immigration for both immigrants and natural-born citizens. This story follows the lives of three individuals seeking asylum in the United States following tragic events in their home countries. It is a book that seeks to challenge our thoughts about immigration.
I rarely discuss politics or religion with anyone other than my husband, so I will refrain from sharing my political opinion in this post. However, what I will say about this book is it expanded my perspective and guided me in a direction where the answers to these tough issues are not always black and white.
When I read Five Grounds by Scott Rempell, I found myself thinking back to all those years ago when I worked with several women seeking asylum in the United States from places like Ethiopia, Kenya, and Mexico. I wondered if maybe I judged too quickly and didn’t really understand fully their situations both here and in their native homelands. This book forced me to consider the stories behind those faces that speak broken English, perhaps there is more to their stories than what we assume we know.
No matter what side of the immigration debate you straddle, you may want to add this book to your must-read list for 2016.
