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Waiting for a Miracle: Why School Can't Solve Our Problems and How We Can. - book reviews

by Ronald B. McFadden , July 13, 2007

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Comer's recounting of the deleterious effects of stereotyping the remnants of racism is superb. In truth, Waiting for a Miracle is a precisely written epic blueprint for the salvation of distressed African American communities.

Waiting for a Miracle is a compassionate history lesson and a rational appeal by one of the nation's most renowned psychologists with a proven track record for guiding schools into collaborations with communities. If Comer's words are to be heeded by educators, policy makers, and politicians, then the challenge of having African Americans reap the benefits of our rapidly changing society will require enormous human capital investment. A good society, contends Comer, is one that promotes desirable community, family, and child development.

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