Moving Up, Moving Out
Moving Up, Moving Out

Author: Will Cooley

Publisher: Cornell University Press

Published: 2018-10-19

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1609092430

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In Moving Up, Moving Out, Will Cooley discusses the damage racism and discrimination have exacted on black Chicagoans in the twentieth century, while accentuating the resilience of upwardly-mobile African Americans. Cooley examines how class differences created fissures in the black community and produced quandaries for black Chicagoans interested in racial welfare. While black Chicagoans engaged in collective struggles, they also used individualistic means to secure the American Dream. Black Chicagoans demonstrated their talent and ambitions, but they entered through the narrow gate, and whites denied them equal opportunities in the educational institutions, workplaces, and neighborhoods that produced the middle class. African Americans resisted these restrictions at nearly every turn by moving up into better careers and moving out into higher-quality neighborhoods, but their continued marginalization helped create a deeply dysfunctional city. African Americans settled in Chicago for decades, inspired by the gains their forerunners were making in the city. Though faith in Chicago as a land of promise wavered, the progress of the black middle class kept the city from completely falling apart. In this important study, Cooley shows how Chicago, in all of its glory and faults, was held together by black dreams of advancement. Moving Up, Moving Out will appeal to urban historians and sociologists, scholars of African American studies, and general readers interested in Chicago and urban history.

Moving Out of Poverty
Moving Out of Poverty

Author: Deepa Narayan

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2009-12-09

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 0821381121

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There is no peace with hunger. Only promises and promises and no fulfillment. If there is no job, there is no peace. If there is nothing to cook in the pot, there is no peace. - Oscar, a 57-year-old man, El Gorri n, Colombia They want to construct their houses near the road, and they cannot do that if they do not have peace with their enemies. So peace and the road have developed a symbiotic relation. One cannot live without the other. . . . - A community leader from a conflict-affected community on the island of Mindanao, Philippines Most conflict studies focus on the national level, but this volume focuses on the community level. It explores how communities experience and recover from violent conflict, and the surprising opportunities that can emerge for poor people to move out of poverty in these harsh contexts. 'Rising from the Ashes of Conflict' reveals how poor people s mobility is shaped by local democracy, people s associations, aid strategies, and the local economic environment in over 100 communities in seven conflict-affected countries, including Afghanistan. The findings suggest the need to rethink postconflict development assistance. This is the fourth volume in a series derived from the Moving Out of Poverty study, which explores mobility from the perspectives of poor people in more than 500 communities across 15 countries.

Moving Up Without Losing Your Way
Moving Up Without Losing Your Way

Author: Jennifer M. Morton

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 0691216932

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"Upward mobility through the path of higher education has been an article of faith for generations of working-class, low-income, and immigrant college students. While we know this path usually entails financial sacrifices and hard work, very little attention has been paid to the deep personal compromises such students have to make as they enter worlds vastly different from their own. Measuring the true cost of higher education for those from disadvantaged backgrounds, Moving Up without Losing Your Way looks at the ethical dilemmas of upward mobility--the broken ties with family and friends, the severed connections with former communities, and the loss of identity--faced by students as they strive to earn a successful place in society"--Dust jacket.

Yay, You!
Yay, You!

Author: Sandra Boynton

Publisher: Boynton Bookworks

Published: 2001-04-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780689842832

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A book for moving out, moving up, moving on. For new graduates, or for anyone facing imminent change, here is profound insight, bold inspiration, and truly ensloxifying advice. Also an occasional hippo. No wombats. What's more, Yay,You! will not overstress the weary mind. It's nice and short, with lots of pictures, no chapters, no index, no graphs, no study questions, and not a single Suggestion for Further Reading. Portable, colorful, and low in saturated fats, this is truly the perfect gift for that special onwardly-mobile someone. There are so many choices. The world is immense. Take a good look around and decide what makes sense...

Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away
Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away

Author: Meg Medina

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1536219916

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From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina comes the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other’s número uno, even though one is moving away. A big truck with its mouth wide open is parked at the curb, ready to gobble up Evelyn’s mirror with the stickers around the edge . . . and the sofa that we bounce on to get to the moon. Evelyn Del Rey is Daniela’s best friend. They do everything together and even live in twin apartments across the street from each other: Daniela with her mami and hamster, and Evelyn with her mami, papi, and cat. But not after today—not after Evelyn moves away. Until then, the girls play amid the moving boxes until it’s time to say goodbye, making promises to keep in touch, because they know that their friendship will always be special. The tenderness of Meg Medina’s beautifully written story about friendship and change is balanced by Sonia Sánchez’s colorful and vibrant depictions of the girls’ urban neighborhood.

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

Author: Margareta Magnusson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-01-02

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1501173251

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*The basis for the wonderfully funny and moving TV series developed by Amy Poehler and Scout Productions* A charming, practical, and unsentimental approach to putting a home in order while reflecting on the tiny joys that make up a long life. In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning “death” and städning meaning “cleaning.” This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs readers to embrace minimalism. Her radical and joyous method for putting things in order helps families broach sensitive conversations, and makes the process uplifting rather than overwhelming. Margareta suggests which possessions you can easily get rid of (unworn clothes, unwanted presents, more plates than you’d ever use) and which you might want to keep (photographs, love letters, a few of your children’s art projects). Digging into her late husband’s tool shed, and her own secret drawer of vices, Margareta introduces an element of fun to a potentially daunting task. Along the way readers get a glimpse into her life in Sweden, and also become more comfortable with the idea of letting go.

Moving Away
Moving Away

Author: Brooke Baum

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2021-12-10

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13:

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Leaving for a new home is an exciting and emotional time. If you find it challenging to manage the rollercoaster of emotions that come with moving away from loved ones, you aren't alone. In this book, you will get honest insights into the joys and struggles of leaving for a new home. Brooke shares mindset shifts and tips for making it work by openly sharing her own personal experiences and epiphanies. She shares why it is so common to feel alone in your struggles, that you aren't selfish for moving away, and that there is so much to look forward to. Whether moving out of state or to a completely different country, leaving a long-time home takes bravery and even more emotional preparation than practical planning - especially if dealing with unsupportive loved ones. When Brooke and her husband decided to move far away from their hometown, they had no idea how much this major decision would change every aspect of their lives - from relationships to personal beliefs and habits. Or that it would be the first of many other life-changing moves. In this book, Brooke shares insights into: Dealing with feelings of fear about moving away. How to address the guilt related to wanting to leave. The unexpected benefits of seeking your own path. Addressing loved ones who are upset by the move. Maintaining friendships and pursuing new ones. Learning to see missing someone as a good thing. Plus, some practical tips for managing the logistics. Moving Away is meant for anyone who is considering or planning a big move, has already left and is struggling with the emotional side of being away, or even for someone trying to understand why a loved one would want to move away from home. This book will challenge you to look at the realities of what a move would actually mean, consider different viewpoints, and ask yourself the hard questions.

Moving Out
Moving Out

Author: Suzanne Knebes

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-04-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781511630863

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Like a phone call to a parent without the lecture, this common-sense reference book strives to answer the multitude of questions that will arise for the young adult moving out on his/her own for the first time. It begins with advice and information relating to renting an apartment such as leases, security deposits and insurance but also touches on the practical matters of cleaning, ironing, and cooking. Beyond renting issues, readers will learn the importance of saving and investing and why starting those habits early is the means to achieving financial security. The book describes the pitfalls of credit cards and lists strategies to improve credit scores. Even diverse topics such as safety, emergency planning, manners, and healthy eating are covered to give a young adult quick, easy-to-find answers to so many of adulthood's questions.