This Land Is Our Land: A History
of American Immigration by Linda Barrett Osborne
The United States is the World’s “melting pot”. It is the
home and hope of Immigrants and Refugees!
People’s attitudes towards immigrants are contradictory.
Americans either welcome Immigrants or simply wants them back to their
Countries. People who extends their arms to welcome Immigrants are the ones who
know and understand that they are here by force not by choice. Immigrants leave
their home Country attempting to find survival. Oppressed individuals seeking
for freedom and democracy. Some may see
these aliens as invaders. People who are in oppose of allowing immigrants to
reside in the United States are under the impression that these people will
vandalize America, take away job opportunities, and/or hurt the economy.
Immigrants and refugees come to America seeking for a better
life, and achieve the “American Dream”.
Linda Barrett Osborne
does a good job in explaining the government policy and popular responses to
immigrants groups. She briefly narrates the beginnings – Germans, Irish and
Nativist. She also talks about the other Europe arrives - Italians, Jew, and
Eastern Europeans. The other shore focuses
on Immigrants from Asia. South of our border is all about the Latin Americans
Immigrants. She continues with seeking safety and liberty – Refugees. Linda
concludes with, “This land is whose land?” – talking about World War II into
the Twenty-First Century. Overall, it is a great book, helpful to educate
teenagers about American Immigration.
Readers will learn about “Our Land”, a history of American
Immigration. Young adolescents can engage and make connections as of, from
where they come from? They will see that the majority of “Americans” are
immigrants because at some point, their ancestors were immigrants to America.
This book can give the reader a better sense of
understanding on how different ethnic groups come to the United States seeking
from freedom of thought and expression.
This is Our Land: A History of American Immigration, may persuade
readers to respect immigrants and value their efforts. It can also minimize
racial thoughts against people from different Countries, and promote acceptance.
Pros: Easy read. The illustrations capture the reader’s
attention because are based on portraits or real life events. I love the fact
that the book focused on many different ethnic groups.
Cons: (Not really) Maybe, include statistic on Immigrants in
the United States. It will reflect that minority immigrant groups are becoming
to be a majority.
Beautiful video: “The modern American –
America’s Immigration History
Kirkus review
More by and about the author
Where Did The Americans Come From?
Explaining the history of Immigration to America
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