Blanca's well written, comprehensive, and inspiring work is a must read, not just for those concerned with Latino education, but for anyone deeply concerned about the viability of America's social and economic future. -- Erik E. Morales, PhD, professor/chair of department of elementary & secondary education, New Jersey City University Blanca Campa richly describes the humility and the deep level of carino that teaching con respeto means to and for educators. We accomplish so much more when we listen, encourage and act as beacons for students. This all reflects who we are as teachers and who we want to become. This approach is why I live to teach. -- Oscar Omar Diaz, doctoral student, cultural studies in education, curriculum and instruction department, University of Texas at Austin Blanca Campa provides a very powerful framework to describe resilience among Mexican Americans in the borderlands. The book brings narratives together that allow the reader to see how theory and qualitative research are applied in real life. The rigorous analysis of each story helps us be more reflective, observant, and think more clearly about the obstacles students face while navigating college. This book is essential reading that covers many significant issues and sheds light on the inequalities of higher education. -- Joel Alejandro Mejia, PhD, assistant professor, department of civil engineering, Angelo State University