A review by hollydyer328
Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City by Andrea Elliott

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5.0

This may be the best non-fiction book I've ever read, and one of the best books of all-time! I would give it 6+ stars if I could! Andrea Elliott gives Dasani Coates and her family the "presidential treatment" and writes high-quality investigative journalism. The reader sees a very detailed account of the systemic poverty that this family battles in New York City, and how the systemic issues of welfare, foster care, and history of racism that keep low-income families down. While there are moments that are very sad and challenging, Elliott does a great job balancing that with moments of lift and inspiration to give a comprehensive picture of Dasani's situation and her personality. Elliott's writing is very captivating and gives the book a strong narrative, so you feel like you're reading a novel. This was a fantastic read and I highly recommend!
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