ASIN: B00RB1OH3M
Publisher: Eevening Star
Pages: 462
A small family attempts to escape their war torn country's poverty and desolation by going North where jobs and freedom from war rumors circulate. They encounter extreme danger on a perilous desert crossing that tests their strength, stamina and ingenuity. Circumstances impel them from one danger to worse ones as they struggle to adapt to their odyssey of survival.
“Mary, Mother of God, cross the desert with us to freedom,” murmured Mario, squinting up at the dying sun. “We’re ready,” he said to his wife, Marcella, and daughter, Rita, sitting beside him in the shade of a tree. He fished his topographical map out of his backpack for one last look before starting, and Rita peered over his shoulder.
“Here’s where we are,” he said, pointing to a spot on the map. “And here’s where we’re going tonight.” He touched the x he’d made at the mesa with his index finger. “Marcella, look ...
