Hawkins, Odie

Ghetto Sketches, 2021

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ISBN 13:: 9781665535823
author:: Hawkins, Odie
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Authorhouse
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 214
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
Condition:: New
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Ghetto Sketches, 2021 by Odie Hawkins is an impressionistic study of life in Chicago's Westside ghetto. Written over five decades ago, this novel offers a poignant portrayal of the challenges faced by those living in poverty and struggling with addiction. Published in 1972, the book was initially set against the backdrop of a time when community programs were scarce, and issues like racism and drug abuse were prevalent. The author's vivid descriptions of Washburne Avenue bring to life the authentic people who inhabited this street, providing a powerful insight into the lives of those living on the margins. Today, as we reflect on the progress made since then, it is clear that much work remains to be done. Ghetto Sketches, 2021 serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by many communities and provides a thought-provoking commentary on the human experience.

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