First Chance
Robert Owen Carr
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First Chance
Published
2019-06-01
Publisher
GSBF Media
Pages
203
ISBN-13
9780252042997
ISBN-10
0252042999
Description
"'First Chance: How Kids with Nothing Can Change Everything', examines the remarkable triumphs of young people considered least likely to attain a college degree: those who have experienced foster care (three percent graduation rate) or the incarceration of a parent, especially a mother (two percent graduation rate). Some 2.7 million schoolchildren have experienced parental incarceration, while nearly 500,000 are declared wards of the state annually. Yet their experiences receive little attention. The young people themselves are frequently hesitant to talk about their lives, burdened with a sense of shame, even though they are blameless. Philanthropist and author Robert O. Carr has turned the focus of his college scholarship program, Give Something Back, on these often forgotten and neglected kids. As their stories reveal, they have the smarts and drive to compete with peers from more comfortable backgrounds. The author argues that these young people can draw on their special and painful insights to forge powerful change, provided society acknowledges them - and extends a first chance." --
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in First Chance?
This edition of First Chance has approximately 203 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read First Chance?
For most readers, First Chance typically takes between 4h 14m and 2h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 50,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 23m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 50,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of First Chance?
The estimated word count for First Chance is approximately 50,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of First Chance?
First Chance was written by Robert Owen Carr.
When was First Chance published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019-06-01. The original work may have been published on a different date.