Our America
LeAlan Jones
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Our America
by LeAlan Jones
Published
1997
Publisher
Scribner
Pages
203
ISBN-10
0684836165
Description
Every once in a while, voices emerge from a part of the world that we have forgotten or chosen to ignore. Sometimes their words ignite our conscience and rekindle our sense of justice. Our America, the work of two young men living in one of the most notorious public housing projects in America, does just that. LeAlan Jones and Lloyd Newman have made it their mission to be loud voices out of a dark place, through two nationally acclaimed radio documentaries and now through this book. Informed by stunning photographs taken by a talented young photographer from the projects, Our America opens up the world of these two amazing young men, and tells the tragic story of the death of another, Eric Morse, a five year old who was dropped to his death from the fourteenth floor of a building in their project by two other little boys. The book is sometimes funny, often painful, but always full of the promise of Our America - that one day, the talent, the gift, the vision, of our children who are being raised in circumstances that should make us all weep will he heard and praised and understood. Our America is a step toward that goal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Our America?
This edition of Our America 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 Our America?
For most readers, Our America 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 Our America?
The estimated word count for Our America 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 Our America?
Our America was written by LeAlan Jones.
When was Our America published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.