Summary:
The book is a memoir that recounts the author's experiences as a United States Border Patrol agent, detailing the harrowing encounters with migrants, the grueling conditions of the job, and the complex realities of the US-Mexico border. It also explores the psychological and moral implications of border enforcement on the author and the people he encounters.
Key points:
1. Border Control Complexity: Cantú, an ex-Border Patrol agent, delves into the challenges of U.S.-Mexico border control, including harsh desert realities and tragic border-crossing experiences.
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