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One of the best memoirs I've read in a long time. I had the pleasure of recently seeing Mary Childers speak and she is as straight-forward and entertaining as her book. She simply tells it like it is--no sensationalism, no sappiness, no "poor me," no "look how wonderful I am!" She just tells a very moving story in a compelling and engaging way. Afterwards, you can't help thinking, "Wow--what a long road she traveled!" and admire her intelligence, tenacity, success, and her unselfish life in helping others. Bravo, Mary Childers!


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Welfare Brat Mary Childers 9781582345895 Books Reviews

great read
Compelling story well written. So much to overcome - beautifully expressed
The writer tells a timeless story of urban life for a poor family living from pillar to post. The color of their skin has little bearing. It is impressing to see how they stuck together and maintained an "in spite of" disposition. Throughout their many dificulties. The book is open for a sequal.
This book will tug at your heart strings and make you laugh at the same time. It was a good read. It definitely made me think twice about some of the things I complain about. But since I have read this book I have a better outlook on my life. I am now truly thankful for everything I have.
This story is a memoir with lots of holes in the story. We had to read it for a class and it was pretty dry reading. It skips around a bit and you're left feeling bothered by the lack of substance.
Such an amazing book! Purchased it for a class I am taking and it is a great read!
Even if Mary Childers' childhood was only half as horrific as the one she describes in her memoir, she deserves the Medal of Honor for having the mental and physical courage to transcend her beginnings.

The book is a riveting description of the worst that life on welfare has to offer, but Childers doesn't explain what factors helped her break out of the cycle of poverty. Was it the moral tenants she was exposed to in her Catholic background? A few good teachers? Caring and involved school counselors? Her exposure to "normal" life via The Fresh Air Fund? Or was she just born with "the right stuff"? Her writing displays a chilling lack of introspection and gratitude for those who may have helped her. But maybe that is all part of being a "welfare brat."

Nonetheless, I think this book should be required reading in the schools. Certainly it is a strong argument for federally funded childcare facilities that might help give children of even the most dysfunctional families a glimpse of the possibilities for a better life.
One of the best memoirs I've read in a long time. I had the pleasure of recently seeing Mary Childers speak and she is as straight-forward and entertaining as her book. She simply tells it like it is--no sensationalism, no sappiness, no "poor me," no "look how wonderful I am!" She just tells a very moving story in a compelling and engaging way. Afterwards, you can't help thinking, "Wow--what a long road she traveled!" and admire her intelligence, tenacity, success, and her unselfish life in helping others. Bravo, Mary Childers!