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I thoroughly enjoyed Saket Soni‘s book “The Great Escape: A True Story of Forced Labor and Immigrant Dreams in America“. This book is an eye-opening and heart-wrenching account of the experiences of immigrant workers in Mississippi and Texas who were exploited and abused while working in the United States.
Soni’s book is a powerful and timely reminder of immigrant workers’ ongoing struggles in America. Through his meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Soni brings to life the experiences of workers who were forced to pay fraudulent visa fees, overpriced squalid unhealthy accommodations, restricted personal freedoms, endure long hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions in order to provide for themselves and their families.
Soni humanizes the workers he writes about, introducing them and their families to us. Rather than presenting them as nameless, faceless victims, he gives them a voice and a presence on the page. Despite the incredible challenges they faced, he shows how these workers remained resilient and hopeful, holding on to the dream of a better life for themselves and their loved ones.
Overall, I highly recommend “The Great Escape” to anyone interested in learning more about the experiences of immigrant workers in America. This book is a testament to the power of storytelling to create empathy and understanding, and I thank Saket Soni for writing it.
