Description: "This book chronicles the lived experiences of 47 college students navigating the challenging terrains of the United States' foster care system. Through insightful, in-depth life story interviews, Johnson offers insight into the harsh realities of how our nation's education, welfare, and other social systems often intertwine in ways that diminish the potential and opportunities for these young people. Yet, amidst these adversities, the stories resonate with themes of hope, resistance, and possibility. Guided by resilience theory and other asset-based concepts, Johnson sheds light on the protective mechanisms that enable postsecondary access and success, even in the face of towering barriers"--
Review Quotes:
"Johnson provides recommendations for what should be better and how it can be accomplished.... The book is very accessible for a general audience. Johnson shares his positionality and reactions to the interviews in a humanizing way that makes the stories come alive."
-- "The Review of Higher Education"