In The Only Road, Jaime and Ángela leave Guatemala to escape the violence and to find Jaime’s older brother in the U.S. Their way there really shows how important it is to keep families together during tough times and make sure they are united. "It’s hard to be here. We don’t belong, but we have no choice," chp 17. This connects with Elizabeth Zion's ted talk, where she talks about how important family reunification is for migrants. She thinks that immigration policies should focus on keeping families together because having that support can really help with emotional health and feeling welcome.
In the Ted Talk "The Need for Family Reunification - To Make Families Whole Again," Elizabeth Zion talks about how hard it is for families when they're separated, especially for those who have migrated. She says bringing families back together is important for their happiness and well-being. She believes that family reunification should be more important in immigration policies. She wants more compassionate ways to keep families together, saying that having families united is very important for their emotional well-being. “We need governments to accelerate reunification applications, and we need them to address the bureaucratic and political barriers to reunification for families all over the world” - Elizabeth Zion.
In your book does your character reconnect with their family?
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