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The book "The Devil's Highway" by Luis Alberto Urrea tells the true story of a group of 24 Mexican immigrants who attempted to cross the border into the United States through the dangerous Sonoran Desert in 2001. 14 members of the group died in the attempt. Urrea provides vivid details of the immense physical and emotional hardships the group endured over their journey, including dehydration, injury, and the threat of death. Through intimate portraits of each person, Urrea honors their courage and sacrifice, bringing awareness to the risks migrants take to improve their lives and livelihoods. (责任编辑：) |