37 pages • 1 hour read
Jonathan KozolFire in the Ashes
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Fire in the Ashes by Jonathan Kozol is praised for its heartfelt narrative and insightful exploration of poverty, but some critics find its solutions overly simplistic. It powerfully chronicles the resilience of children in dire conditions, though occasionally it's criticized for being repetitive. Overall, it is a compassionate and eye-opening read.
Who Should Read Fire in the Ashes?
Readers passionate about social justice, education reform, and urban poverty will find Jonathan Kozol's Fire in the Ashes compelling. Fans of works like Evicted by Matthew Desmond or There Are No Children Here by Alex Kotlowitz will appreciate Kozol's powerful storytelling and deep empathy for marginalized communities.
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