In the Country We Love: My Family Divided

What can governments do to address the problem of separating American-born children from their undocumented parents in a more compassionate way?

How should issues of poverty, juvenile delinquency, and mental health weigh in immigration reform?

Several government agencies failed Guerrero, leaving her homeless and without parents at the age of 14. What checks and balances are currently in place to prevent vulnerable children from falling through the cracks of the complex immigration system? What improvements can the government make?

How do Guerrero’s personal and professional experiences position her as a formidable immigration advocate?

Discuss parental absence and its effects on Guerrero.

How do ethnicity and identity manifest themselves in Guerrero’s memoir? Why are these issues particularly important for first-generation Americans?

What aspects of Guerrero’s memoir best exemplify resilience?

The subject of Guerrero’s memoir is serious, but the tone is largely conversational and, on occasion, light. Discuss style in relation to content. What impact do the author’s choices have on the narrative?