Love Undocumented addresses heated immigration issues in personal way

January 16, 2018

Love Undocumented addresses heated immigration issues in personal way

HARRISONBURG, Va.—Sarah Quezada’s own experiences with immigration, God’s grace, and love bring fresh air to a pressing topic in her debut book, Love Undocumented: Risking Trust in a Fearful World (Herald Press, January 16, 2018).

The United States is home to approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants, a large number of whom have resided in the States for at least a decade. In her touching, personal account, Quezada outlines the profound ways in which her life has been altered by the immigration process, immigrants, and, especially, the undocumented immigrant who became her husband.

With a focus on the way Jesus interacted with strangers, Quezada invites readers to evaluate individuals’ and churches’ role in welcoming immigrants in their communities.

From delightful stories of getting to know her now-husband, Billy, to agonizing reflections on the couple’s uphill struggles with the immigration process, readers will recognize the power of Christ in her narrative and in looking at the highly polarized sides of the immigration debate.

Sarah Quezada was raised in the southern United States; at age 19 she left home to pursue work in justice, service, and racial reconciliation efforts. Her husband, Billy, emigrated from Guatemala, and had an expired visa when the two met and later married. Quezada’s writing has been featured online at Christianity Today, Sojourners, Relevant, ChurchLeaders.com, and numerous other sites.

Shannan Martin, author of Falling Free, says of Love Undocumented, “At a time when division reigns, Sarah Quezada offers an invitation to walk in solidarity and kinship with our immigrant neighbor.” Publishers Weekly calls the book a “probing and personal debut.”

Connect with the author at her website, www.sarahquezada.com. Love Undocumented is available from Herald Press for $15.99 (paperback) and $12.99 (ebook) at 800-245-7894 or at www.HeraldPress.com, Amazon, and other online sources. Canadian customers can order from CommonWord (877-846-1593), Parasource (800-263-2664), and elsewhere.

For more information, contact LeAnn Hamby at 540‑908‑3941 or [email protected].

—From press release by Karen Campbell Media. High res photos are available.