Jonathan Kozol es un destacado autor de no ficción y educador cuyo trabajo examina críticamente el panorama de la educación pública estadounidense. Está profundamente comprometido con la exposición y rectificación de las desigualdades sistémicas, centrándose en el impacto de la pobreza y la injusticia dentro de las escuelas. La escritura de Kozol se caracteriza por su apasionada defensa y su poderoso uso de la narrativa, a menudo recurriendo a las voces y experiencias de los más afectados por las disparidades educativas. Sus contribuciones literarias sirven como una llamada convincente a la reforma, esforzándose por fomentar un sistema educativo más equitativo y excelente para cada niño.
The narrative offers a powerful exploration of homelessness, delving deep into the lives and struggles of those affected. It presents a raw and unfiltered look at the societal issues surrounding this crisis, aiming to awaken empathy and understanding in readers. By shedding light on personal stories and systemic challenges, the book serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for compassion and change in addressing homelessness in America.
"Extraordinarily affecting....A very important book....To read and remember the stories in this book, to take them to heart, is to be called as a witness." THE BOSTON GLOBE There is no safety net for the millions of heartbroken refugees from the American Dream, scattered helplessly in any city you can name. RACHEL AND HER CHILDREN is an unforgettable record for humanity, of the desperate voices of the men, women, and especially children, and their hourly struggle for survival, homeless in America.
The author of Savage Inequalities, a New York Times best-seller, and Rachel and Her Children, winner of the Robert F. Kennedy Book Award, tells the stories of a handful of children who have--through the love and support of their families and dedicated community leaders--not yet lost their battle with the perils of life in America's most hopeless, helpless, and dangerous neighborhoods.