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A review by amibunk
Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools by Jonathan Kozol
4.0
"Savage Inequalities" is a brutally honest, eye opening read that leaves one amazed at the horrors low-income children (minorities in particular) face in the American public education system. Jonathan Kozol exposes the flaws that arise when public education receives most of its funding from local property taxes. He also dismantles the myths and excuses so many of us use to maintain the status quo. It has shattered many of my preconceived notions and has left a hopefully permanent mark within me.
My criticisms are few. Toward the end, the author began to repeat his same arguments and points. Believe me Mr Kozol, your message is clear and effective the first time, no need to risk diluting it with repetition. Also, the lack of solutions (especially on a local level) leaves the reader bogged down in a hopeless despair. After reading about such horrific inadequacies in the public school system, I was primed to do SOMETHING, but found no ideas of what that something could be.
Overall, this is a book I would encourage everyone to read.
My criticisms are few. Toward the end, the author began to repeat his same arguments and points. Believe me Mr Kozol, your message is clear and effective the first time, no need to risk diluting it with repetition. Also, the lack of solutions (especially on a local level) leaves the reader bogged down in a hopeless despair. After reading about such horrific inadequacies in the public school system, I was primed to do SOMETHING, but found no ideas of what that something could be.
Overall, this is a book I would encourage everyone to read.