A review by jens3
Savage Inequalities: Children in America's Schools by Jonathan Kozol

4.0

An eye-opening book that will make you alternately sad, angry, incredulous and hopeful about the American public school system. Kozol graphically details the plight of our urban school districts, and the intricate and seemingly inextricable web of poverty and ignorance into which these children have been thrown.

Kozol presents a convincing argument for overhauling the current public school financing system, and promoting desegregation, all while remaining realistic about the possible obstacles, pitfalls, and public reaction.

This book isn't for the faint of heart; the state of many of these schools will shock and appall you. Too bad - read it anyway.