Migration Miracle

Book cover of Migration Miracle: Faith, Hope, and Meaning on the Undocumented Journey

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Since the arrival of the Puritans, various religious groups, including Quakers, Jews, Catholics, and Protestant sects, have migrated to the United States. The role of religion in motivating their migration and shaping their settlement experiences has been well documented. What has not been recorded is the contemporary story of how…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Migration Miracle as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Stanton Wortham

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I love how this book explores the role of faith in supporting migrants as they confront the challenges of crossing the border and beginning a life without legal status in America. While describing many of the challenges that migrants face in an unflinching way, the book nonetheless maintains focus on their faith in a larger purpose and their hope for a promising future for their families.

Their capacity for and approaches to remaining hopeful inspire me as I face similar doubts despite a much more stable life situation.

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