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Valarie's Reviews > Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America
Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America
by Jonathan Kozol
by Jonathan Kozol
This was an enlightening look at homelessness in America. The author recorded interviews with homeless families, and many of their situations were shocking. Even though this chronicles the rise of poverty in the 1980s, it is just as relevant today when it comes to opening people's minds to an unseen problem. Some conditions may have improved, but the fact that homeless people are seen as "untouchable" in our society remains. One thing the author was lacking was a consistent voice; any time he tried to be poetic about describing the family's living conditions, it sounded hackneyed. The book was best when Kozol stuck to a journalistic style.
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Sep 10, 2010 05:36am
Homeless people are presented as positive people who have been damaged by circumstances, especially the children. Blame the victim is a more common outlook. Although this book was published in 1987, it will still make you angry in 2010. It is a glimpse into a world that no one should ever have to inhabit. Glad to see some readers are still learning from Kozol.
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