Amazing Grace

After reading just a single chapter within the book "Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation" by Jonathan Kozol, I have found that there are so many things that are pushed to the back of people's minds within this society. While reading this chapter, I have realized that people need to become more conscious of not only their own surroundings, but also the situations in this present society that affect the lives of those around us. Seeing that there are places within America that are at the same (or worse) social standing as places within the slums of countries with much less wealth than what we have in America truly brings to life the fact that we as a society pay no attention to the things that matter most, such as the well being of every American citizen. After reading this single chapter, I feel the need to purchase this entire book so that I can learn more in depth about the people within our country and the things that they go through on a daily basis rather than just being oblivious to the things that are really going on within our present society.