The Distance Between Us

A Memoir

By: Reyna Grande

Narrated by: Yareli Arizmendi

In this inspirational and unflinchingly honest memoir, acclaimed author Reyna Grande describes her childhood torn between the United States and Mexico, and shines a light on the experiences, fears, and hopes of those who choose to make the harrowing journey across the border.

Reyna Grande vividly brings to life her tumultuous early years in this “compelling...unvarnished, resonant” (BookPage) story of a childhood spent torn between two parents and two countries. As her parents make the dangerous trek across the Mexican border to “El Otro Lado” (The Other Side) in pursuit of the American dream, Reyna and her siblings are forced into the already overburdened household of their stern grandmother. When their mother at last returns, Reyna prepares for her own journey to “El Otro Lado” to live with the man who has haunted her imagination for years, her long-absent father.

Funny, heartbreaking, and lyrical, The Distance Between Us poignantly captures the confusion and contradictions of childhood, reminding us that the joys and sorrows we experience are imprinted on the heart forever, calling out to us of those places we first called home.

Also available in Spanish as La distancia entre nosotros.

absolutely beautiful

could not stop listening!! So poignant. will look for more books by Reyna. Thank you.

So we’ll written!

I was part of the family the whole time! I loved how relatable is all is. Must listen!

I absolutely adored this book!

This book is truly amazing, and the fact that it’s a memoir only deepens it’s impact. The emotion put into this book is so intense and touching, this story not only illustrates the struggles of immigration but also the struggles of identity, family matters, and so much more. It brings to light the triumphs and downfalls experienced in many immigrants today and before. I really recommend this book it is fantastic!

Beautifully written

I loved the way the author’s use of raw emotions and detailed descriptions transported me into memories paralleled to those the characters were experiencing. I gave it a five star rating as the narrator also did an incredible job in bringing this book to life.

Excellent Memoir

This memoir was captivating! I listened to Reyna’s story every moment that I could. I put a timer on at night and fell asleep listening to her it. Reyna shared of their economic and social struggles in Mexico and the United States. Such a powerful story of an immigrant’s family’s life.