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"This is a beautifully written story that is all-to-familiar to countless children who live in fear that the monster La Migra will deport their parents. No child deserves to live in this nightmare. Love and Monsters in Sofia''s Life reminds us to be vigilant in our support for our immigrant neighbors and the call for immigration reform to end family separation."Bill HingProfessor of Law and Migration Studies, University of San Francisco  "Sofia''s painful yet powerful story reminds us of the monster that takes our collective breath away. Her warm cobija or blanket comforts us, as we bear witness to the ways in which she resists and protects herself with amor de familia┬¡-a family''s love. As I read through Sofia''s story, I thought, ''Yo tambi├⌐n tengo miedo; I am also afraid.'' This book is a must read for those who stand in solidarity against the monstruo in our historical and present memory."  Daniela Dominguez, Psy.D.Assistant Professor of in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco***"Esta hermosa historia nos cuenta sobre aquellas inagotables narrativas no habladas por ni├▒os que viven con miedo que el monstruo La Migra deporte a sus padres. Ning├║n ni├▒o merece vivir con esa pesadilla. Amor y Monstruos en la Vida de Sof├¡a nos inspira dar nuestro apoyo a vecinos inmigrantes y a estar alertos a la llamada de reforma migratoria y la separaci├│n familiar."Bill Hing Profesor de leyes y estudios migratorios, Universidad de San Francisco"La poderosa y a├║n dolorosa historia de Sof├¡a nos recuerda de el monstruo que se lleva nuestro sentir colectivo. Su cobija nos aviva y da desahogo, al ser testigos de el modo que ella resiste y se protege con amor de familia. Leyendo la historia de Sof├¡a, yo pens├⌐. ;Yo tambi├⌐n tengo miedo." Este libro debe ser le├¡do por aquellos que son solidarios contra los monstruos de nuestra hist├│rica y presente memoria.''-Daniela Dominguez Psy.D. asistente profesora de consejeria psicol├│gica, Universidad de San Francisco

This is a beautifully written story that is all-to-familiar to countless children who live in fear that the monster La Migra will deport their parents. No child deserves to live in this nightmare. Love and Monsters in Sofia''s Life reminds us to be vigilant in our support for our immigrant neighbors and the call for immigration reform to end family separation.Bill HingProfessor of Law and Migration Studies, University of San Francisco Sofia''s story is one of many voices that remain silent because of the fear of losing her loved ones. As she confronts the "monster" and deals with her worries about family separation, Sofia displays strength. When she finally voices her distress, she taps into the knowledge she carries from abuelita, her parents, and those in the community who provide resources. This book serves as a model for personal and academic empowerment. It can be used as a therapeutic instrument for bibliotherapy and counseling groups.Julio Valenzuela, Marriage and Family TherapistSanta Clara University Sofia''s painful yet powerful story reminds us of the monster that takes our collective breath away. Her warm cobija or blanket comforts us, as we bear witness to the ways in which she resists and protects herself with amor de familia┬¡-a family''s love. As I read through Sofia''s story, I thought, "Yo tambi├⌐n tengo miedo; I am also afraid." This book is a must read for those who stand in solidarity against the monstruo in our historical and present memory.  Daniela Dominguez, Psy.D.Assistant Professor of in Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco