Conversations with Immigrant Families/Conversaciones con familias inmigrantes
Elizabeth Conde-Frazier
Product Number: J153
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Conversations on immigration are more often politicized than humanized. This unique resource brings human realities to life as it invites the reader to eavesdrop on fictionalized* conversations between immigrant parents, their children, and their caregivers. Both warm and practical, Listen to the Children offers unique insight into the emotions and perceptions of immigrant families:
• How and why do adults make the decision to emigrate from their homeland?
• How does the separation affect children?
• What challenges does eventual reunification of the family bring?
Pastor, educator, and immigrant advocate Elizabeth Conde-Frazier explores these and other questions and shows the reader how to support these children in our churches, schools, and communities. Bilingual: Spanish/English.
*The stories in this book reflect common experiences shared by actual immigrants. Names and specific details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals and to render the experiences more universal.
Padres, pastores/as, educadores/as y líderes en la comunidad son invitados a escuchar a escondidas estas conversaciones entre padres, hijos y guardianes. Este recurso práctico y sensible a las necesidades emocionales y cultura de las familias ofrece una perspicacia a las emociones y percepciones de las familias inmigrantes.
• ¿Cómo es que los adultos toman la decisión de inmigrar desde su país de origen a una tierra desconocida y por qué?
• ¿Cómo son afectados los niños por ésta separación?
• ¿Qué retos confrontan las familias en el proceso de reunificarse?
"Dr. Frazier speaks to the issue of immigration brilliantly through the eyes of children. Her insight into their lives helps to frame the most critical issue of our time. The immigrant children that Elizabeth writes about will determine our future as a nation. Listen to the Children should be required reading for educators, pastors, legislators, and business leaders. This book is must reading for every American who cares about the future of our nation." Rev. Stan Perea, Executive Director, Asociación para La Educación Teológica Hispana (Hispanic Theological Education Association)
"Conde-Frazier's book puts faces and voices to the children who live in the midst of the challenges of immigration. She has listened carefully and with deep respect, and she provides crucial practical advice for families struggling with the impact of immigrationas well as for all the rest of us who want to be truly present to them. Jesus taught that we are to care for each other, but especially for those among us who are most vulnerable. This book will give you concrete and welcoming ways to do sowhether you and your family face the challenges of immigration yourselves, or you are supporting another family who is. Please read this volumeand then share it widely!" Mary E. Hess, president, Religious Education Association; Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota
"Elizabeth Conde-Frazier presents a unique perspective on the effects of immigration and U.S. immigration-policy on children and families and suggests concrete ways that social service providers and faith-communities can support immigrant families." Caitlin Sandley, Organizing and Education Coordinator, Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA¡)
"This poignant, practical, and pastoral guide to 'listen to the children' of immigrant families provides excellent real-world examples of the lives of children and their parents facing the struggles and opportunities of 'the American dream.' The section on raids and their effect on children is heart-rendinga must-read for all! Parents and caregivers, including clergy leaders, will find guidance and insight in this timely volume. Would that immigration officials would read it as well!" Efrain Agosto, PhD, Academic Dean and Professor of New Testament, Hartford Seminary
"Lost in the rhetoric in the media and the political posturing over immigration are the most vulnerable victims of its harsh realities: the children. With a wise pastoral touch, Conde-Frazier highlights the complex challenges these young ones face as they seek a way forward in a strange land. We need to put a human face on those who live in the shadows! This book is a timely guide in that direction." M. Daniel Carroll R. (Rodas), PhD, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Denver Seminary and author of Christians at the Border: Immigration, the Church, and the Bible
"Listen to the Children stands as a clarion call for all the stakeholders in this conversation to transcend rhetoric and demagoguery and to capture the heart of the issue: the voice of immigrant children. Without a doubt, Elizabeth exposes the narrative of the community most impacted by the current polarized reality while simultaneously offering hopehope embedded in the least of these." Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Hispanic National Association of Evangelicals