‘Los Yarderos’ explores lives of Mexican yard workers in the Midwest

Here in the Midwest, many of the landscapers who mow our lawns, trim our trees, and rake our leaves are Mexican immigrants. Anthropologist Sergio Lemus writes about his experience with that work, and the stories and struggles of those who come to America seeking a better life. His new book “Los Yarderos: Mexican Yard Workers in Transborder Chicago.”

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Sergio Lemus
Author, "Los Yarderos: Mexican Yard Workers in Transborder Chicago"
Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University