La aterradora historia de un viaje sin regreso...Cada dÃa; cientos de personas toman incalculables riesgos para cruzar la frontera entre México y Estados Unidos en busca de trabajo y mejores oportunidades de vida. Pero para un grupo de inmigrantes que cruzó la frontera ilegalmente y se subió a un trailer la noche del 13 de mayo del 2003; este sueño se tornó en una tragedia.Al menos 73 personas abordaron la parte de atrás de un camión que debÃa llevarlos de Harlingen; Texas hasta la ciudad de Houston; a unas 300 millas de distancia. Pero a las cuatro horas tuvo que detenerse cerca de la ciudad de Victoria; donde se abrieron las puertas del trailer para encontrar que varias personas; incluyendo un niño de 5 años; habÃan muerto por asfixia; deshidratación y un calor insoportable; y muchos de los sobrevivientes ya habÃan desaparecido.Con la pasión y la minuciosidad que lo caracteriza; el periodista Jorge Ramos nos cuenta los detalles de esta desgarradora tragedia; a la vez que busca comprender cómo algo tan inhumano puede suceder en pleno siglo XXI. A través de entrevistas con cuatro sobrevivientes que tuvieron el valor de hablar de su experiencia; conversaciones con los familiares de los difuntos y un exhaustivo análisis del juicio a la persona responsable de esta tragedia y de las implicaciones del incidente en las polÃticas migratorias estadounidenses; Jorge Ramos relata uno de los episodios más tristes de la historia moderna de este paÃs.
#40219 in Books HarperCollins Christian Pub. 2005-06-28 2005-06-28Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.29 x .98 x 7.48l; 1.20 #File Name: 0060777508400 pagesDevotional Classics Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy pm3000I love this book! It is one of my favorites. It is fantastic both as a devotional and as a primer introducing a reader to ancient founts of Christian wisdom. We are so often inundated with an onslaught of books by contemporary authors. However; few of us ever even hear about our historical predecessors. Yet; there were faithful giants who shaped history through their love and devotion to God. These selections are fantastic; insightful; incisive; brief and potent. I recommend this book often and suggest that everyone read it. Its effect on me has been powerful. It continually draws me back to my Creator and inspires me with ancient wisdom that is oh so timely for today. If you give it an honest look; I doubt you will be disappointed.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It gives such a wonderful smattering of great thinkers throughout the life of the ...By PeppilinThis book is a must have. It gives such a wonderful smattering of great thinkers throughout the life of the church. It has been a resource that I have purchased many times over because I share it with folks and never get it back. It can be used for personal devotion; it can be used for an Adult Sunday School Class; it can be used for readings to be shared at an evening vespers. It is a wonderful book that has done the hard work of gathering some truly excellent devotions together into one lovely book.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. The Outstanding Devotional Book!By PDN coachI am loving this collection of 52 classic devotionals from some of history's greatest Christian devotees. We have started using it in our small group at church and it provides the perfect catalyst for rich; deep conversations; learning and growth among us all.In the second entry; The Cost of Nondiscipleship; Dallas Willard writes; "The disciple is one who; intent upon becoming Christlike and so dwelling in his "faith and practice;" systematically and progressively rearranges his affairs to that end."If you want to devote yourself to Christ - if you are one who is intent upon becoming Christlike - you need a great devotional through which to dwell in faith and practice. Devotional Classics provides you with the perfect resources to systematically; thoughtfully and progressively rearrange your affairs to that end. It provides just what a devotional book should provide; and does so better than any other resource I have ever owned or used.I highly recommend you purchase a copy today!
