Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain

"Dora Rodriguez is the modern day hero we so desperately need. I was forever changed after reading her story of survival, love, and perseverance. A must read for these dark times."

- Javier Zamora

author of Solito

"Dora Rodriguez is a remarkable human being. Her story of survival and lifelong commitment to saving lives in the borderlands is an inspiration. Her memoir comes at a critical moment in history and should be read by everyone. We need more of Dora's compassion and empathy in the world."

- Melissa del Bosque,

co-founder of The Border Chronicle

"There are few people in this world who inspire me more than Dora Rodriguez-her story is the very embodiment of tenacity and resilience, of hope and solidarity. If you want to understand how the cruelty and violence of border enforcement might be transformed into the raw material for inspiration, grace, and service, look no further."

- Francisco Cantú,

author of The Line Becomes a River

"Some books speak straight to the soul, and this is one of them. Dora is a nuanced, heart-filled, and heartbreaking tale from one of the most committed, sagacious, and inspiring activists I've ever met. Tracing her multiple attempts at finding safety, a profound tragedy in the desert, and her own coming-of-age as a mother and activist, Rodriguez details the human costs of border militarization-and how she overcame them. This is a crucial book of crystalline moral clarity."

John Washington,

investigative reporter, translator, & author

The Dispossessed (2020)

The Case for Open Borders (2024)

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Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain

"Dora Rodriguez is the modern day hero we so desperately need. I was forever changed after reading her story of survival, love, and perseverance. A must read for these dark times."

- Javier Zamora

author of Solito

"Dora Rodriguez is a remarkable human being. Her story of survival and lifelong commitment to saving lives in the borderlands is an inspiration. Her memoir comes at a critical moment in history and should be read by everyone. We need more of Dora's compassion and empathy in the world."

- Melissa del Bosque,

co-founder of The Border Chronicle

"There are few people in this world who inspire me more than Dora Rodriguez-her story is the very embodiment of tenacity and resilience, of hope and solidarity. If you want to understand how the cruelty and violence of border enforcement might be transformed into the raw material for inspiration, grace, and service, look no further."

- Francisco Cantú,

author of The Line Becomes a River

"Some books speak straight to the soul, and this is one of them. Dora is a nuanced, heart-filled, and heartbreaking tale from one of the most committed, sagacious, and inspiring activists I've ever met. Tracing her multiple attempts at finding safety, a profound tragedy in the desert, and her own coming-of-age as a mother and activist, Rodriguez details the human costs of border militarization-and how she overcame them. This is a crucial book of crystalline moral clarity."

John Washington,

investigative reporter, translator, & author

The Dispossessed (2020)

The Case for Open Borders (2024)

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Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain

Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain

Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain

Dora: A Daughter of Unforgiving Terrain

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"Dora Rodriguez is the modern day hero we so desperately need. I was forever changed after reading her story of survival, love, and perseverance. A must read for these dark times."

- Javier Zamora

author of Solito

"Dora Rodriguez is a remarkable human being. Her story of survival and lifelong commitment to saving lives in the borderlands is an inspiration. Her memoir comes at a critical moment in history and should be read by everyone. We need more of Dora's compassion and empathy in the world."

- Melissa del Bosque,

co-founder of The Border Chronicle

"There are few people in this world who inspire me more than Dora Rodriguez-her story is the very embodiment of tenacity and resilience, of hope and solidarity. If you want to understand how the cruelty and violence of border enforcement might be transformed into the raw material for inspiration, grace, and service, look no further."

- Francisco Cantú,

author of The Line Becomes a River

"Some books speak straight to the soul, and this is one of them. Dora is a nuanced, heart-filled, and heartbreaking tale from one of the most committed, sagacious, and inspiring activists I've ever met. Tracing her multiple attempts at finding safety, a profound tragedy in the desert, and her own coming-of-age as a mother and activist, Rodriguez details the human costs of border militarization-and how she overcame them. This is a crucial book of crystalline moral clarity."

John Washington,

investigative reporter, translator, & author

The Dispossessed (2020)

The Case for Open Borders (2024)


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781967254057
Publisher: Resiliencia Publishing
Publication date: 07/01/2025
Pages: 178
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.41(d)

About the Author

Dora Rodriguez is a Salvadoran-born activist whose journey fleeing El Salvador's civil war in 1980 shaped her life's work. Her story became a catalyst for the Sanctuary City movement in Tucson, Arizona. Through public speaking and advocacy, Dora educates communities about the dangers migrants face in the desert and inspires change in the fight against injustice. Dora is the Founder and Director of Salvavision, a nonprofit that offers aid and support to migrants. She also founded Resiliencia Publishing, a justice-driven imprint dedicated to amplifying the voices of migrants, survivors, and organizers.
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