Behind The Scenes: Crossing the Border PLUS Harpers Ferry Photos

FOR NONNIES ONLY Annette's Ignorance, and More Harper's Ferry Photos

This book is very complicated, especially for someone like me to whom the history of Mexico and, indeed, the US Southwest, are a bit vague, and whose command of Spanish extends no further than “taco” “burrito” and “gracias.”

I rush to apologize to Latino readers: Guys, I am so, so sorry. Okay, yes, I lived in Southern California. I took a day trip to T…