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Show Me a Hero
- A Tale of Murder, Suicide, Race, and Redemption
- Narrated by: Jay Snyder, Cheryl Smith
Not in my backyard – that’s the refrain often invoked by property owners protesting unwanted developments. Such words assume a particular ferocity when the development in question is public housing. Lisa Belkin understands the stereotypes, myths, and burning emotions stirred by the most recent trends in public housing as she recreates a landmark case in fascinating detail, showing the Producing the construction of public housing scattered in middle-class neighborhoods almost destroyed the entire city and forever changed the lives of many of its citizens.
Public housing projects are being demolished across the United States. What will take their place? Show Me a Hero explores the answer.
An important and engaging work of nonfiction in the tradition of J. Anthony Lukas’ Common Ground.
An extensive yet intimate group portrait that assesses the impact of public policy on people’s lives.
A very good read. A true story of an outstanding man of good character and integrity, Mayor Nick. Also on housing issues, and the greedy politicians of Yonkers, NY. I live in Yonkers, N.Y. and remember these times. But not knowing the behind-the-scenes stories that took place and ultimately caused the former mayor’s tragic end.
