Inequality: Lessons from ‘Amazing Grace’ by Jonathan Kozol
Words: 713 Pages: 2 1547Introduction “Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation,” authored by Jonathan Kozol and published in 1995, is a poignant exploration of the harsh realities faced by the inhabitants of the South Bronx, a notably impoverished area in New York City. Kozol's narrative is an evocative depiction of the urban poor, particularly focusing on the children who endure unimaginable hardships. Through his powerful storytelling, Kozol exposes the systemic issues that perpetuate poverty, neglect, and social injustice […]