"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.