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A heavy one.

This book is SUPER voyeuristic and racist! I had to read this book in high school, recently reread and am appalled my school picked this book to introduce middle class kids to Chicago‘s public housing. Looking for good criticisms of this book.

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About two brothers growing up in the Henry Horner Homes in the projects of Chicago, this book reminded me somewhat of Evicted, with a more personal approach. I know this has nothing to do with the song lyrics to #theboyismine, but the challenge inspired me to think outside the box. “We‘ve learned to fly the earth like birds, . . . swim the seas like fish, and yet we haven‘t learned to walk the earth like brothers and sisters.” -MLK #heatofjune

An in depth look into the lives of two boys living in housing projects in Chicago in the late 1980s. It's amazing how much things don't change.

This was a mixed bag for me. It is a compelling look at life in the Chicago projects in the 1980s. The author followed two young brothers as they navigated the only life they'd ever known. I got bored about half way through though--the pacing seemed off and the information got stale and repetitive. Still a worthy read though. Pictures are the Henry Horner homes where the boys lived.

This one has been on my #TBR stack forever. I'm finally starting it today! @Tiffy_Reads
Excited to be joining my first Litsy daily challenge #sizzlinsummerbooks with @Tiffy_Reads

An incredible look at the issues of Chicago's public housing, which focuses on two young brothers growing up on the city's West Side. Moving, powerful, and humanizing, this book is an important portrait of people who are so often ignored.

If I had one wish I‘d wish to separate all the good from the bad and send them to another planet so they could battle it out and no innocent people would get hurt,” James mused.