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There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America
by Alex Kotlowitz
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About This Book
ISBN13: 9780385265560 
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Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
The New York Times
This meticulous portrait of two boys in a Chicago housing project shows how much heroism is required to survive, let alone escape. Kotlowitz's story informs the heart.
San Francisco Chronicle
Amid the darkness and ever-present despair, Kotlowitz beautifully captures the moments of brightness and hope. Easily could become the 1990s equivalent of Michael Harrington's The Other America.
Review:
"Alex Kotlowitz joins the ranks of the important few writers on the subiect of urban poverty." — Chicago Tribune.
Synopsis:
This is the moving and powerful account of two remarkable boys struggling to survive in Chicago's Henry Horner Homes, a public housing complex disfigured by crime and neglect.
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-315) and index.
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lady marmelide, March 20, 2007 (view all comments by lady marmelide)
i absolutely love this book! it is incredible. it will definately make you think twice next time you complain about something you dont have because these kids are way worse off than you, but they're just living their lives. there truly are no children there in the henry horner homes.
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christijensen, October 19, 2006 (view all comments by christijensen)
Great resource for teachers and child care workers. It's not overly sappy and doesn't try to drive home a message, but these children will stay with you and most likely influence how you see other people and children in your community - especially if you are an urbanite. Highly recommend.
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Product Details
- ISBN:
- 9780385265560
- Subtitle:
- The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America
- Author:
- Publisher:
- Anchor Books
- Location:
- New York :
- Subject:
- Children's Studies
- Subject:
- United states
- Subject:
- Family
- Subject:
- Children
- Subject:
- Child Development
- Subject:
- Sociology, anthropology and archaeology
- Subject:
- Sociology - Urban
- Subject:
- African American Studies
- Subject:
- Chicago
- Subject:
- Chicago (Ill.)
- Subject:
- Social conditions
- Subject:
- Inner cities
- Subject:
- Public housing
- Subject:
- Child
- Subject:
- Urban population.
- Subject:
- Inner cities -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Case studies.
- Subject:
- Ethnic Studies - African American Studies
- Subject:
- Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General
- Edition Description:
- 1st Anchor Books ed.
- Series Volume:
- v. 33
- Publication Date:
- January 1992
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Language:
- English
- Illustrations:
- Yes
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 804x518x70 55
