"Highwire Moon" by Susan Straight is a poignant novel that follows the struggles of Serafina, a Mexican Indian woman who crosses the US-Mexico border in search of a better life for herself and her daughter, Elvia. The story explores themes of immigration, family separation, and the harsh realities of life for migrants in the US. Through Serafina's and Elvia's perspectives, the novel delves into their parallel journeys of survival, hope, and the search for one another amidst the desolate borderlands. The book touches on issues of identity, language, and cultural clashes, while portraying the deep emotional bond between mother and daughter despite their years of separation.
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