This book aims to expose the reality, and bravery, of people living in conditions of extreme poverty in the Philippines.
Description
A Story of Life in the Slums
Mercedita and her family’s life story represents that of the many families the author has know at Quirino Avenue Bridge and in other places in Manila.
Affected by their untiring, endless attempts to get out of poverty or deal with it to survive, the author tried to capture all these details from what Mercedita’s family chose to share over the years.
The interaction was based on a relationship shaped by events an non-Governmental organiszation (NGO) volunteer organized in the community, like a street library and monthly fora.
This book takes the position that the poorest are first and foremost human beings, essential partners in the fight against poverty more than they are problems to be solved.
Summary from the author
Original title : “De l’or sous le pont”
978-97127-1857-1
Anvil Publishing Inc. – 2006 – 117 p. – 6, 50 euros
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