There are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America
Description
In this gripping and compassionate narrative, award-winning journalist Alex Kotlowitz follows the lives of two resilient boys navigating the harsh realities of Chicago's Henry Horner Homes, one of America's most troubled public housing complexes. Through intimate storytelling, Kotlowitz documents the daily struggles, dangers, and small moments of hope that define childhood in a community ravaged by poverty, violence, and systemic neglect. The book offers a powerful portrait of how two young people maintain their humanity and dreams despite overwhelming odds, challenging readers to confront the invisible barriers that divide America. With unflinching honesty and deep empathy, Kotlowitz reveals the human cost of urban decay and inequality, transforming statistics into deeply personal stories that demand our attention and compassion.
Available Editions
paperback
Blackstone Pub
Published Jul 1, 2010
ISBN: 9781441734884
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
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