"By bringing us the inspiring and sometimes unsettling tales of Ellis Island, Vincent Cannato s American Passage helps us understand who we are as a nation.
Walter Isaacson
Never before has Ellis Island been written about with such scholarly care and historical wisdom. Highly recommended!"
Douglas Brinkley, bestselling author of The Wilderness Warrior
The remarkable saga of America s landmark port of entry, from immigration post to deportation center to mythical icon.