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Show Me A Hero
by Lisa Belkin
Description: Show Me A Hero by Lisa Belkin examines the public housing controversy in Yonkers, NY during the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on the social, political, and legal challenges faced by the community
ISBN: 0316088641
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sanderjd · 2015-11-20 · Original thread
Also, check out Show Me a Hero[0] or the HBO miniseries based on it, which is excellent and informative while doing a better job than any book I've read at evoking empathy with people trying to find a better place to live. Although, I'm not sure if it's unfair to the existing homeowners, or if they deserve their portrayal.

[0]: http://www.amazon.com/Show-Me-Hero-Lisa-Belkin/dp/0316088641