Regional Reads Book Club -THE LINE BECOMES A RIVER by Francisco Cantu

We invite you to join us at the Heritage Center to discuss our next book, Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 2

THE LINE BECOMES A RIVER, DISPATCHES FROM THE BORDER by Francisco Cantu NONFICTION

This memoir by a former U.S. Border Patrol agent who chronicles his four years (2008-2012) working in the Southwest borderlands, intersperses personal stories of working the border with the history of the border itself. Taking the job fresh out of college, Cantu portrays the emotional toll and personal conflict of policing, the dehumanization of migrants, and the brutality of the border line. Cantu’s book combines memoir with history, anthropology, sociology, and psychology to paint a full portrait of what the US-Mexico border means as place and concept. It also explores a personal perspective on a divisive issue.

Our book club provides a relaxed and cozy setting. Each month, we gather to explore and discuss a book with a regional focus. These thoughtfully curated selections of non-fiction and fiction will provide the opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of our local culture and history.

As an added treat, every month we will feature a new artisanal tea to sample from Ribbons Tea House and sample some retro vinyl from Deadwax Records as we explore engaging books together.

Whether you are an avid reader or just looking for a pleasant way to spend an evening, our book club welcomes everyone. Meetings will be on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. We look forward to evenings of great books and engaging discussion!

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