Love knows no borders…
Tony Sandoval was born and raised in northwestern Mexico, where the temptation to cross the border in the US becomes a matter of the heart. Drawn by love, his urge to visit his American girlfriend can’t wait for the lengthy, frustrating visa process standing in the way of their relationship. So he makes the ultimate romantic gesture: smuggling himself across the border, despite the dangers he’ll face from the heat, coyotes, barbed wire, and — most daunting — the US border patrol…
An autobiographical account by the three-time Eisner-nominated writer/artist, this is an honest, true story about the hot-topic immigration issue in the news today.
Tony’s story humanizes the issue of immigration and shows the personal cost of crossing the border. It sheds light on the problems that immigrants face and how they must confront the harsh realities of trying to make a living in a foreign country. It illustrates how powerful love can be and how it can drive people to risk everything for a chance at a better life. Tony’s story serves as a reminder that no matter what, everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue happiness and to love without limits.
Read Tony’s story today!
Writer/Artist: Tony Sandoval