Synopses & Reviews
An account of the Hispanic population?s growth and the changing face of America from world-renowned journalist Geraldo Rivera?now updated with a new Foreword. Since his infamous confrontation with Bill O?Reilly on The O?Reilly Factor, Emmy® award winner Geraldo Rivera has examined what makes the issue of illegal Hispanic immigration so complex. With widespread fury and frustration directed at Hispanics, the nation?s largest minority, this may be the single most divisive issue in America today? with some citizens blaming illegal immigrants for everything from terrorism to the spread of disease and the loss of jobs.
With unbiased analysis, Rivera exposes the hypocrisy, racism, and ignorance behind anti-immigration sentiments, from both extremists and otherwise ordinary Americans.
An unflinching look at one of today?s biggest issues? and a vital contribution to the ongoing debate?His Panic is destined to reshape the way Americans view the future of this country.
Review
Poignant and fresh...Astute observations.
Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
A rare, unflinching look at one of todayas most important issuesafrom one of todayas most well-known journalists.
In this insightful, well-researched book, Peabody and EmmyA(R) Award-winning journalist Geraldo Rivera examines the growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S., fueled partly by what may be the single most divisive issue in America today: illegal immigration. With objective clarity and personal conviction, Rivera sheds light on an issue that is muddled with confusion and prejudice aand too often blamed for everything from terrorism to welfare.
Examining the pastahis own parentsa struggle to be areala Americans, as well as the plight of other ethnic groups in their quest for that dreamaRivera places the issue of illegal immigration in a historic context, dispelling the myth that we are facing an unprecedented crisis.
A vital contribution to the ongoing debate about immigration, His Panic is destined to reshape the way Americans view the future of our country.
Synopsis
With unbiased analysis, Rivera exposes the hypocrisy, racism, and ignorance behind anti-immigration sentiments, from both extremists and otherwise ordinary Americans.
About the Author
Geraldo Rivera, host of Geraldo at Large, is a veteran foreign correspondent. He has been a host on Good Morning America, Good Night America, Rivera Live, and The Geraldo Rivera Show, and a reporter on 20/20 and NBC.