Family separation and “kids in cages” drove Sarah Towle to the U.S. southern border. Crossing the Line: Finding America in the Borderlands charts Sarah’s journey from outrage to activism.
Weaving together oral storytelling, history, and memoir, Sarah illustrates how the US. .has led the retreat from post-WWII commitments to protecting human rights.
Yet within the web of normalized cruelty, she finds hope and inspiration in the extraordinary acts of ordinary people who prove, every day, there is a better way. By amplifying their voices and celebrating their efforts, Sarah reveals that we can welcome with dignity those most in need of safety and compassion.