This book provides a compelling exploration of the social and personal circumstances that shape the lives of the most vulnerable - especially children - at the turn of the 20th century. Through the story of a young boy who was forced into crime and incarceration, the author reveals the injustices and cyclical nature of poverty, societal neglect, and the failures of ostensibly well-intentioned institutions. Tracing the protagonist's journey from street urchin to the juvenile justice system, and ultimately to a potentially redemptive home life, this work offers a compassionate exploration of personal responsibility in the face of systemic challenges, and the lasting impacts of childhood trauma. Its insights provide a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding the root causes of social problems, continuing the author's legacy of exposing the plight of the vulnerable and advocating for reform.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides a compelling exploration of the social and personal circumstances that shape the lives of the most vulnerable - especially children - at the turn of the 20th century. Through the story of a young boy who was forced into crime and incarceration, the author reveals the injustices and cyclical nature of poverty, societal neglect, and the failures of ostensibly well-intentioned institutions. Tracing the protagonist's journey from street urchin to the juvenile justice system, and ultimately to a potentially redemptive home life, this work offers a compassionate exploration of personal responsibility in the face of systemic challenges, and the lasting impacts of childhood trauma. Its insights provide a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding the root causes of social problems, continuing the author's legacy of exposing the plight of the vulnerable and advocating for reform. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331656012_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331656012
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331656012
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)