Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America

Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America download the book in pdf for free here. “Once I Was You: A Memoir of Love and Hate in a Torn America” is a personal narrative by María Hinojosa. The book explores the theme of immigration in America, drawing from her family’s experiences and her extensive journalistic work. As an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the anchor of NPR’s Latino USA, Hinojosa offers a candid depiction of a nation grappling with its identity.

She shares her personal journey as a Mexican American growing up in Chicago’s south side. The book provides a deeply personal and enlightening perspective on how the discourse around immigration has shaped American attitudes towards outsiders and led to systemic negligence and exploitation of the country’s most vulnerable groups. The book was first released on September 15, 2020.