Children of Las Vegas - True Stories of Growing Up in the World's Playground

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Unveiling Vegas' unseen childhood narratives.

"Children Of Las Vegas" offers an eye-opening perspective that's as gripping as it is sobering. Imagine the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, then peel back the veneer to reveal the stark realities of those who call this dazzling city "home." O'Grady gives a voice to the unheard stories of struggle and resilience that exist in the shadows of Sin City's neon lights. It's a poignant read for anyone fascinated by the contrast between the city's surface allure and the deeper, more complex lives of its residents.

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Children of Las Vegas - True Stories of Growing Up in the World's Playground

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ISBN: 9789811109867
Authors: Timothy O'Grady
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2016-11-12
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.0
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Las Vegas is a much-regarded city, a global celebrity for its glitter and splash, and its offer of fulfilling all your desires without any repercussions. But what happens to the people who have to grow up there? Award-winning author Timothy O’Grady lived and taught in Las Vegas for two years, and in a class he was teaching, his students began to speak of what it was like to grow up in the world’s playground. They spoke of being robbed by their parents, routinely losing their homes and raising themselves while their parents pursued the addictions serviced by the city. There were overdoses, desert shoot-outs, suicides, all before high school was over. Children of Las Vegas is a collection of ten of their stories, interspersed with short essays about the city by Timothy, and portraits by highly acclaimed photographer Steve Pyke. There are horror stories in every city, but these things were not just happening in Las Vegas, but because of it.
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Unveiling Vegas' unseen childhood narratives.

"Children Of Las Vegas" offers an eye-opening perspective that's as gripping as it is sobering. Imagine the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, then peel back the veneer to reveal the stark realities of those who call this dazzling city "home." O'Grady gives a voice to the unheard stories of struggle and resilience that exist in the shadows of Sin City's neon lights. It's a poignant read for anyone fascinated by the contrast between the city's surface allure and the deeper, more complex lives of its residents.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.