Blair Sackett Annette Lareau We Thought It Would Be Heaven (Hardback)
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Further Details Title: We Thought It Would Be Heaven Condition: New Subtitle: Refugees in an Unequal America ISBN-10: 0520379047 EAN: 9780520379046 ISBN: 9780520379046 Publisher: University of California Press Format: Hardback Release Date: 08/22/2023 Description: Resettled refugees in America face a land of daunting obstacles where small things—one person, one encounter—can make all the difference in getting ahead or falling behind. Fleeing war and violence, many refugees dream that moving to the United States will be like going to Heaven. Instead, they enter a deeply unequal American society, often at the bottom. Through the lived experiences of families resettled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Blair Sackett and Annette Lareau reveal how a daunting obstacle course of agencies and services can drastically alter refugees’ experiences building a new life in America. In these stories of struggle and hope, as one volunteer said, “you see the American story.” For some families, minor mistakes create catastrophes—food stamps cut off, educational opportunities missed, benefits lost. Other families, with the help of volunteers and social supports, escape these traps and take steps toward reaching their dreams. Engaging and eye-opening, We Thought It Would Be Heaven brings readers into the daily lives of Congolese refugees and offers guidance for how activists, workers, and policymakers can help refugee families thrive. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 229mm Item Length: 152mm Item Width: 25mm Item Weight: 544g Author: Blair Sackett, Annette Lareau Genre: Society & Culture Topic: Social Sciences, Law & Politics Release Year: 2023 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
