Emerald Road: A Tale of Love, War, and Betrayal - Ortega-Medina, Orlando
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Erscheint vorauss. 14. Januar 2025
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In this powerful prequel to The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, Orlando Ortega-Medina adeptly captures the hardships of the immigrant experience and the strength of the human spirit to survive and even excel despite the odds. In the turbulent 1980s, Emerald Road follows Isaac Perez's escape from El Salvador's Civil War. With his loyal canine companion, Ahbhu, they navigate perilous landscapes from San Salvador to the US border. Amid family conflict, first love, and tragic loss, Isaac's journey becomes a test of resilience. Facing danger and deprivation, the unbreakable bond between Isaac and Ahbhu…mehr

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In this powerful prequel to The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, Orlando Ortega-Medina adeptly captures the hardships of the immigrant experience and the strength of the human spirit to survive and even excel despite the odds. In the turbulent 1980s, Emerald Road follows Isaac Perez's escape from El Salvador's Civil War. With his loyal canine companion, Ahbhu, they navigate perilous landscapes from San Salvador to the US border. Amid family conflict, first love, and tragic loss, Isaac's journey becomes a test of resilience. Facing danger and deprivation, the unbreakable bond between Isaac and Ahbhu emerges as a beacon of hope. Against the backdrop of war and migration, Emerald Road explores the connection between humans and their pets, the loss of innocence, and the enduring power of hope. Can Isaac carve a new beginning in the land of promise, or will the shadows of El Salvador pursue him? This gripping tale invites readers into a world where love and survival intertwine, challenging the indomitable spirit in the face of betrayal and tragedy.
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Autorenporträt
ORLANDO ORTEGA-MEDINA was born in Los Angeles to Cuban immigrants. He studied English Literature at UCLA and holds a JD from Southwestern University School of Law. He is the author of three novels and a short story collection, which was shortlisted for the UK's Polari First Book Prize. In 2018, he was named the Marilyn Hassid Emerging Author for the Houston Jewish Book & Arts Festival. Ortega-Medina and his partner now live in London, England, where he practices US immigration law and writes fiction.