To Become Somebody: Growing Up Against the Grain of Society. Foreword by Robert Coles

by John B. Simon

A New York City schoolteacher recounts how he has worked with culturally disadvantaged children and describes the forces that shaped their lives.

227 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Samantha Mahler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the organization of the chapters and sections. Strong start, but it got slower near the end. The people in this book are very complex and compelling, and overall made this an interesting book to read.