Download or read book Behind the White Picket Fence written by Sarah Mayorga-Gallo and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behind the White Picket Fence: Power and Privilege in a Multiethnic Neighborhood

Download or read book White Picket Fences written by Amy Julia Becker and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Gentle Invitation into the Challenging Topic of Privilege The notion that some might have it better than others, for no good reason, offends our sensibilities. Yet, until we talk about privilege, we’ll never fully understand it or find our way forward. Amy Julia Becker welcomes us into her life, from the charm of her privileged southern childhood to her adult experience in the northeast, and the denials she has faced as the mother of a child with special needs. She shows how a life behind a white picket fence can restrict even as it protects, and how it can prevent us from loving our neighbors well. White Picket Fences invites us to respond to privilege with generosity, humility, and hope. It opens us to questions we are afraid to ask, so that we can walk further from fear and closer to love, in all its fragile and mysterious possibilities.

Download or read book Beyond the White Picket Fence written by Krista Kathleen and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up, Krista Kathleen followed all the rules... She went to church every Sunday, got straight A's in school, found a high paying job, and married her college sweetheart at the age of 26. From the outside looking in? Life looked picture perfect. But inside? She couldn't shake this nagging feeling that something was missing...that she was meant for so much more. Then, at the age of 30, Krista tragically got fired AND divorced within the span of a week. Though on one level, these events were totally catastrophic, they were also the energetic wakeup call Krista needed from the Universe to leave her former life behind so she could start over again. This book holds the answers she found as she put the pieces of her life back together in a bold and daring way that TRULY fit Part memoir, part "how-to" guide, Beyond the White Picket Fence is a battle cry for the woman who wants to blaze her own trail in a world desperate to keep her on the well-trodden path. You're going to walk away looking at your relationships, health, purpose, and connection to humanity in new ways and start asking yourself some really powerful questions maybe for the first time ever. At the end of the day, there are two kinds of women in this world: Those who follow the rules, and those who write their own. Beyond the White Picket Fence is for the latter.

Download or read book Black Picket Fences written by Mary Pattillo and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1999, Mary Pattillo’s Black Picket Fences explores an American demographic group too often ignored by both scholars and the media: the black middle class. Nearly fifteen years later, this book remains a groundbreaking study of a group still underrepresented in the academic and public spheres. The result of living for three years in “Groveland,” a black middle-class neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side, Black Picket Fences explored both the advantages the black middle class has and the boundaries they still face. Despite arguments that race no longer matters, Pattillo showed a different reality, one where black and white middle classes remain separate and unequal. Stark, moving, and still timely, the book is updated for this edition with a new epilogue by the author that details how the neighborhood and its residents fared in the recession of 2008, as well as new interviews with many of the same neighborhood residents featured in the original. Also included is a new foreword by acclaimed University of Pennsylvania sociologist Annette Lareau.

Download or read book Brave New Home written by Diana Lind and published by Bold Type Books. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This smart, provocative look at how the American Dream of single-family homes, white picket fences, and two-car garages became a lonely, overpriced nightmare explores how new trends in housing can help us live better. Over the past century, American demographics and social norms have shifted dramatically. More people are living alone, marrying later in life, and having smaller families. At the same time, their lifestyles are changing, whether by choice or by force, to become more virtual, more mobile, and less stable. But despite the ways that today's America is different and more diverse, housing still looks stuck in the 1950s. In Brave New Home, Diana Lind shows why a country full of single-family houses is bad for us and our planet, and details the new efforts underway that better reflect the way we live now, to ensure that the way we live next is both less lonely and more affordable. Lind takes readers into the homes and communities that are seeking alternatives to the American norm, from multi-generational living, in-law suites, and co-living to microapartments, tiny houses, and new rural communities. Drawing on Lind's expertise and the stories of Americans caught in or forging their own paths outside of our cookie-cutter housing trap, Brave New Home offers a diagnosis of the current American housing crisis and a radical re-imagining of future possibilities.

Download or read book Inside the White Picket Fence written by Jodi Jeffer and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up in the seventies, our family appeared perfect to the residents of our small community. My mother was determined to have her Camelot on the North Dakota prairie. My father was an unwilling participant in her goal of perfection; the children were props in the setting she was determined to create.

Download or read book Financial Sense to White Picket Fence written by Chris Sorensen and published by Real Estate Education Center. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sorensen's approachable, personal style simplifies daunting personal housing decisions. His illustrated guide provides consumer protection, personal finance, and residential real estate assistance for all Californians.

Download or read book The White Picket Fence written by Scott Bickel and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Everything happens for a reason" is a theory many people believe in as does Scott, a thirty three year old former United States Marine who has experienced much of life's ruthless hardships. Ever since he was six years old, the ambitious individual knew deep in his heart he was put on this earth destined to inspire and help people. Almost dying at birth, living foster home to foster home, and enduring an abusive upbringing during his parents' time of financial crisis, Scott naively thought his agonizing troubles were over with when he gratefully met his first love in his junior year of high school. The seventeen year old deeply in love was certain he would spend the rest of his life with the beautiful girl who gave to him the fulfillment he long desired. Challenged by an unforeseen devastating break up causing Scott a life full of turmoil and sorrow, and battling to recover from a near death experience, the afflicted man struggles to find himself and continue to fight through the harsh journey; especially once he discovers of disturbing news which prevents uncovering the closure he so needs. Life goes on as the man endeavors to regain his dying pursuit of happiness. That is until one night; a fateful meeting filled of lust and temptation fifteen years later, brings back to life his aspirations and embraces the suffering man from his enduring misery. Through a twist of fate manifested from a mysterious encounter of a scandalous lady, Scott vigilantly contemplates of risking the perilous possibility of falling for a woman once again. When a severely upsetting secret is revealed to the war veteran, the man comes across an unexpected path he never saw coming brought upon by the destined passionate night of love and salvation. A story based on true events of a faithful determined young man.

Download or read book White Picket Monsters written by Bev Moore Davis and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White Picket Monsters tells the story of a young girl growing up in a house of horrors - a house brimming with shocking family secrets of manipulation, sexual exploitation, and extreme violence. Her parents, while being praised for their humanitarianism, lived a life that was far from ordinary in the house behind the white picket fence. Bev's story is one of survival, resilience, and strength. It is a story of rising above extreme pain to overcome obstacles and achieve great success.

Download or read book What Ever Happened to My White Picket Fence written by Janet Johnson Schliff Msed and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2017-12-21 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Do You Rewrite Your Life's Script after You've Suffered a Massive Brain Tumor? Janet Johnson Schliff was an award-winning special education teacher for 25 years. But, as her abilities began to fade away with no medical explanation, she suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) behaviors that wreaked havoc on her much-loved teaching career.... A massive brain tumor was discovered, and finally, after brain surgery, the odd behaviors it caused that had ruled her life for years were gone, only to be replaced by a different set of life-long challenges due to her injured brain. Her story will inspire and inform her readers.

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Download or read book The Shaken Snow Globe written by Kristy Dominiak and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the outside, Kristy Dominiak appeared to have a seemingly perfect life. But inside, she was falling apart. Inside, she was waging war against personal demons that were looking to take everything she held precious away from her.

Download or read book White Picket Fences written by Susan Meissner and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When her black sheep brother disappears, Amanda Janvier eagerly takes in her sixteen year-old niece Tally. The girl is practically an orphan: motherless, and living with a father who raises Tally wherever he lands– in a Buick, a pizza joint, a horse farm–and regularly takes off on wild schemes. Amanda envisions that she, her husband Neil, and their two teenagers can offer the girl stability and a shot at a “normal” life, even though their own storybook lives are about to crumble. Seventeen-year-old Chase Janvier hasn’t seen his cousin in years, and other than a vague curiosity about her strange life, he doesn’t expect her arrival will affect him much–or interfere with his growing, disturbing interest in a long-ago house fire that plagues his dreams unbeknownst to anyone else. Tally and Chase bond as they interview two Holocaust survivors for a sociology project, and become startlingly aware that the whole family is grappling with hidden secrets, with the echoes of the past, and with the realization that ignoring tragic situations won’t make them go away. Will Tally’s presence blow apart their carefully-constructed world, knocking down the illusion of the white picket fence and reveal a hidden past that could destroy them all–or can she help them find the truth without losing each other?

Download or read book Whatever Happened to the White Picket Fences Restoring the American Dream by Rebuilding Community written by Chris McCormick and published by Chris McCormick. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whatever Happened to the White Picket Fences: Restoring the American Dream by Rebuilding Community" demonstrates a clear and consistent thematic continuity throughout its narrative. The central theme revolves around the decline of the American middle class and the erosion of community values, with a strong emphasis on the need to rebuild and restore both. The author consistently weaves together personal anecdotes, historical references, and social commentary to support this central theme. They begin by reminiscing about their childhood in the 1960s, a time they perceive as characterized by stronger communities and a more prosperous middle class. This sets the stage for a discussion of the factors that have contributed to the decline of the middle class, such as Reaganomics, corporate greed, and the erosion of unions. The author then explores various strategies for rebuilding the middle class and restoring community values. These include supporting local businesses, promoting vocational education, revitalizing main streets, embracing sustainable practices, and fostering civic engagement. Throughout the document, the author emphasizes the importance of individual action and collective responsibility in achieving these goals. While the document touches upon various subtopics, such as the rise of corporate landlords, the gig economy, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, these are all connected to the central theme of rebuilding the middle class and restoring community. The author effectively links these seemingly disparate topics by highlighting their impact on the economic and social well-being of individuals and communities. The document's continuity is further enhanced by the author's consistent use of language and tone. The writing style is personal and conversational, drawing the reader in with anecdotes and relatable experiences. The author's passion for the subject matter is evident throughout, creating a sense of urgency and inspiring readers to take action. In conclusion, "Whatever Happened to the White Picket Fences: Restoring the Middle Class by Rebuilding Community" demonstrates strong thematic continuity, effectively weaving together personal experiences, historical context, and social commentary to present a compelling argument for the need to rebuild the middle class and restore community values.

Download or read book Beyond the White Picket Fence written by Sheri Rose Shepherd and published by Salem Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has Your Life Just Been Turned Upside Down? You shouldn’t have to go through a devastating crisis alone. You need a friend to come alongside you to help you heal and find hope again. Sheri Rose Shepherd, author of the bestselling His Princess series (more than a million copies sold), knows exactly what it’s like to have your life torn apart and your dreams shattered. Beyond the White Picket Fence is a lesson-filled love letter to anyone trapped in a pit of pain. Whether you are going through divorce, betrayal, abandonment, or disease, there is a way to come through it to find an even better, stronger you. God will not waste pain, and His promises will prove true when you’re on the other side of this season. This book will help you gain an eternal perspective and provide you with everyday survival skills to work with until you are thriving again.

Download or read book White Picket Fences written by Kathleen Chilcote and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have ever wanted to follow your heart, find a new life, a new love, a new beginning. You will want to read this book. This book is based on a true story about Angels, love and loss. Going through the pains of divorce and grief and listening to your inner voice to find true happiness and your soul mate. Finding your White Picket Fences and your Knight in Shining Armour.

Download or read book White Picket Fences written by Kyle Ann Robertson and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-02-24 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: White Picket Fences is a heartfelt family drama fueled by an honest story of motherhood, written for those of us caught up in our own self-searching journeys. The one thing Julie Cahill knows because of her transitory upbringing as a military brat is that she never had a hometown. So she has made sure her kids would grow up in one forever home, in a forever neighborhood, with lots of forever friends. Yet her dream of a permanent hometown has her feeling fenced in. Set in the Delaware Bay area, Julie has achieved her dreams but struggles with having to accept invisibility, underappreciation, and being taken for granted by her family in trade for her unconditional love. Her guilt over not being available for her family on that one fateful day has her challenging karma by tightening her grip on her daughters and husband, ultimately pushing them away.