Nov 26, 2012 (Tell Me More) — Jonathan Kozol has chronicled the lives of lower income children for nearly fifty years. In his new book, Fire In The Ashes, Kozol writes about families that he met in the 1980s, and the inspiring -- and sometimes tragic -- turns their lives have taken. He shares their stories with host Michel Martin.
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Jonathan Kozol On Kids Who Survive Inner Cities
Nov 26, 2012 (Tell Me More) — Jonathan Kozol has chronicled the lives of lower income children for nearly fifty years. In his new book, Fire In The Ashes, Kozol writes about families that he met in the 1980s, and the inspiring -- and sometimes tragic -- turns their lives have taken. He shares their stories with host Michel Martin.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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