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Author: Carmen Bin Ladin
Osama’s sister-in-law bravely exposes the realities of women’s status in Saudi Arabia and inside the ruling family.
Author: Bill Bryson
Bill’s tells the story of his trip for CARE in a humorous and candid style.
Author: Isabel Allende
Isabel Allende touches the reader with her opinions and memories of her life in Chile. A great resource for looking at Chilean culture, and a fun read.
Author: Lynne Truss
A good reference for using correct punctuation and grammar, although not organized to use as a quick reference. Not as funny as it hinted on the jacket - the one good joke is just that - one good joke.
Author: Ruben Martinez
Ruben takes you on the journey of illegal immigrant workers, from their homes in Mexico, north across the border, through deportation, back across the line, to their worksites in the USA, and back home again to Mexico. You cannot read this without gaining a sense of respect for workers who migrate. This book is rich in examples of Mexican culture and issues relating to poverty.
Author: Barak Obama
Barak Obama opens his soul in this autobiography, written several years before his successful campaing for U.S. Senator. Did you know that, as an Illinois State Senator, he introduced legislature that required the study of how TANF consumers fared under Welfare Reform?
Author: Azar Nafisi
A poignant look into the minds, hearts and lives of women in Iran
Author: Jennifer Harbury
American citizen, Jennifer Harbury, searches for information on the disappearance of her husband, Everardo, in Guatemala.
Author: Esmeralda Santiago
A story of transitions from Puerto Rico to Mainland USA. A no frills look at life and its realities as experienced by Esmeralda.
Author: Ted Conover
The author travels the dangerous route many workers take to the United States. This is a story of the lives of undocumented workers, their struggles, desperation and survival.
Author: Mary Crow Dog
A First Nations woman tells her story, which includes experiences of oppression and the stand-off at Wounded Knee.
Author: Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara lives the life of a low-income worker and describes the impossibility of pulling oneself up by the bootstraps.
Author: Alex Kotlowitz
A shocking look at the lives of two children in the inner-city.
Inequalities: Children in America’s Schools
Author: Jonathon Kozol
Kozol’s works are always captivating.
Author: Maya Angelou
Angelou’s autobiographies are full of heartbreak and joy. They will make you laugh and make you cry as their wisdom enriches your life
