Shipler Reading Assignment Response #5 - Ch. 4

Ron Hillier

Professor Wetzl

College Writing I

3 November 2009

Shipler Reading Response #5 – Ch. 4

Chapter 4 was a very enjoyable read for me. I’ve always had some sympathy for illegal immigrants, not only because of their misfortunes, but also because of the fact that they really do help create the foundation of America. So reading about these farms, camps, or whatever you want to call them was a good learning experience for me. They were extremely dirty and uncomfortable, one was even known as the “Inferno.” The thing that struck me most from this chapter though was the kindness of Jimmy. He was considerate enough the supply his workers with means of shelter and transportation. He also had a realistic mindset when he said “nobody works for you because they love you,” and he paid his laborers a decent wage. So not only was this chapter informative, it was enjoyable for me to read because I felt that I could connect with Jimmy.