29th July, 2025 in Recommended Reads

The Border Between Us by Rudy Ruiz

“On the glossy surface of his black pupils, the police lights were mirrored as we glided by, and beyond that something else lurked, like a shadow, a flicker of weakness cowering in the depths of his soul.” The novel, The Border Between Us, by Rudy Ruiz, takes us into a coming-of-age tale of Ramón Lopez as he contends with the turmoil of his passions and dreams, codified in his artistic talent, in contrast to the hardworking struggle exhibited by his father and expected of Ramón. Though his father is determined to succeed in the American dream through a multitude of business endeavors, Ramón witnesses the painful reality that our struggles may never truly relinquish, despite relentless grit and determination. The Border Between Us reveals the limitations children have in appreciating the many sacrifices of our parents and the tireless support that we take for granted for far too long.