![]() “Kozol retains his anger and contempt at the city’s neglect of his small friends, but he takes a moment here to marvel at their silliness and sorrows, gentleness and bravery.” – Booklist, starred review “Kozol’s authenticity has not diminished with time, nor has his power to put a human face on Northern urban segregation.” – Library Journal “What a gift! A magnificent testimony to the communion of grace through the human touch.” –Fred Rogers, creator and host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood ![]() ![]() So too does Jonathan Kozol, a great man who has written another great book that is all compassion, conviction, and encouragement.” –Mario Cuomo “I think God finds consolation in the tiny triumphs over daily oppressions by the least noticed of us, In the plainest places. Deeply moving and beautifully written.” – Washington Post Book World “Warm and affectionate portraits…Kozol has written an eloquent love letter to a set of children…whom he has grown to know, cherish, and delight in. ![]() This is the most personal of Kozol’s efforts.” – New York Times Book Review I pray the truth and poignancy Kozol portrays here will move you to stand up for them with your votes and your voices." –Marian Wright Edelman, President, The Children's Defense Fund Jonathan Kozol has shared poetic and powerful stories of the poor children of Mott Haven who became a part of his life. ![]() " Ordinary Resurrections is a deeply moving and marvelous book. ![]()
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