The Way That Leads Among the Lost

The Way That Leads Among the Lost, based on over a decade of research, offers an insightful look into the hidden world of anexos—informal addiction and mental health treatment centers—in Mexico City that serve its most marginalized populations. Through compelling stories and ethnographic detail, the book explores how these spaces function as places of both refuge and violence for mothers and their children caught in the ongoing violence of the drug war. Blending ethnography and memoir, the author reflects on the complex dynamics of care, family, and hope within these clandestine spaces, shedding light on a largely unknown aspect of Mexican society.