Migration brought challenges and hardships from "summary" of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
The decision to leave one's home and everything familiar behind is not made lightly. The act of migrating brings with it a multitude of challenges and hardships that must be faced head-on. For the individuals in 'The Warmth of Other Suns,' this journey meant leaving behind not just their physical possessions, but also their cultural identity and sense of belonging. As they set out on their migration, they encountered obstacles at every turn. Discrimination and prejudice followed them wherever they went, making it difficult to find work, housing, and acceptance in their new communities. The promise of a better life in the North or West was often overshadowed by the harsh realities of racism and segregation that they faced on a daily basis. The physical journey itself was arduous, with long hours spent on cramped buses or trains, and th...
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