In Storming Caesars Palace; historian Annelise Orleck tells the compelling story of how a group of welfare mothers built one of this country's most successful antipoverty programs. Declaring "We can do it and do it better;" these women proved that poor mothers are the real experts on poverty. In 1972 they founded Operation Life; which was responsible for many firsts for the poor in Las Vegas-the first library; medical center; daycare center; job training; and senior citizen housing. By the late 1970s; Operation Life was bringing millions of dollars into the community. These women became influential in Washington; DC-respected and listened to by political heavyweights such as Daniel Patrick Moynihan; Ted Kennedy; and Jimmy Carter. Though they lost their funding with the country's move toward conservatism in the 1980s; their struggles and phenomenal triumphs still stand as a critical lesson about what can be achieved when those on welfare chart their own course.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book is a good exploration on the subject of the relationship between the ...By Nico VelaPurchased for a class on European Thought in the Post-War period; focusing on France.This book is a good exploration on the subject of the relationship between the colonizer and the Colonized; and explores many concepts found in other works; such as Sartre's Existentialism is a Humanism; Cesaire's "Discourse on Colonialism"; and Fanon's "The Wretched of the Earth" and "Black Skin; White Masks". It is relatively clear; and a relatively easy read1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great for an expert or someone who wants to learn; but not the most enjoyable read.By Hayli MayClearly an important text; very informational reference; but not to be read just for enjoyment.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy NikkiGreat product; excellent service!
