Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation
Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996284
Book • Nonfiction
South Bronx, New York • 1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Amazing Grace by Jonathan Kozol explores the lives of children and families in the South Bronx, highlighting challenges related to poverty, inadequate healthcare, and limited educational opportunities. Kozol conveys their resilience and hopes amidst adversity through personal narratives, emphasizing systemic social issues affecting American urban communities.
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Review Roundup
Jonathan Kozol's Amazing Grace receives acclaim for its poignant portrayal of life in the South Bronx, highlighting systemic inequalities. Critics praise Kozol's empathetic narrative and deep research. Some note that the book can be emotionally draining and may lack concrete solutions. Overall, it is lauded as a powerful call to action.
Who Should Read Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation?
Readers passionate about social justice, urban poverty, and educational inequality will find Amazing Grace by Jonathan Kozol compelling. Fans of works like Evicted by Matthew Desmond and Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich will appreciate Kozol's poignant exploration of life in the South Bronx.
5,819 ratings
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284
Book • Nonfiction
South Bronx, New York • 1990s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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