Kids Off the Block
The Inspiring True Story of One Woman's Quest to Protect Chicago's Most Vulnerable Youth
by Diane Latiker
Baker Books
Christian
Pub Date 01 Sep 2020
I am reviewing a copy of Kids off the Block through Baker Books and Netgalley:
Diane Latiker asked herself what could she do when she watched the teens in her Chicago neighborhood succumb at an alarming rate to gangs and gun violence.
Her answers started small, by inviting ten kids into her living room to talk about their struggles and dreams. But it grew over the years.
With the help of God, her family, and many other people along the way, Diane's Kids Off the Block morphed from a personal crusade to do what she could into a nationally known program that has helped more than 3,000 at-risk Chicago teens.
If you are looking for a powerful, energizing read. The story of a woman who became tired of sitting behind their keyboards, as they watched their world crumble away, and decided to do something about it.
I get Kids off the Block five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!
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