"SOLDIERS AND KINGS" provides a unique and intimate exploration of the world of human smuggling in Latin America, offering a character-driven narrative that challenges stereotypes and tired tropes. Author Jason De León, a MacArthur "genius" grant winner and anthropologist, spent seven years embedded with smugglers to provide unprecedented insight into this billion-dollar global industry. The book captures the struggles and complexities faced by those involved in smuggling, presenting a heart-wrenching story of one coyote's attempt to leave the trade behind. This groundbreaking work sheds light on the lives of smugglers and migrants, offering a powerful and original perspective on a hidden world.
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Viking