Rachel and Her Children

WINNER OF THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY BOOK AWARD A searing trip into the heart of homelessness (Chicago Sun-Times) that jolted the American conscienceJonathans struggle is noble. What he says must be heard. His outcry must shake our nation out of its guilty indifference.Elie WieselJonathan Kozol is one of Americas most forceful and eloquent observers of the intersection of race poverty and education. His books from the National Book AwardwinningDeath at an Early Ageto the critically acclaimedShame of the Nation are touchstones of the national conscience. First published in 1988 and based on the months the author spent among Americas homelessRachel and Her Childrenis an unforgettable record of the desperate voices of men women and especially children caught up in a nightmarish situation that tears at the hearts of readers. With record numbers of homeless children and adults flooding the nations sheltersRachel and Her Childrenoffers a look at homelessness that resonates even louder today.