“Stunning… with passion and eloquence Kozol reveals a devastating truth… and offers a challenge and remedy.”—Studs Terkel
“A call to action, a manifesto… His enthusiasm renews our energies for the struggle before us, and gives welcome support to those committed to the notion that universal literacy and education are necessary for living a richer, better informed life.”—Joseph S. Murphy, New York Times
“Kozol… has assembled facts, rebuttals, and proposals—in an emotionally potent, ethically charged package.”—Kirkus
