CRY FOR HELP: STORIES OF HOMELESSNESS AND HOPE (Umbra Editions) [Paperback]

Mary ellen Mark (Photographer), Robert Coles (Preface), Andrew Cuomo (Introduction)

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone (May 7, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684825937
• ISBN-13: 978-0684825939
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #739,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening Work, December 10, 2003

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Maureen A. Blake (Purcellville, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: CRY FOR HELP: STORIES OF HOMELESSNESS AND HOPE (Umbra Editions) (Paperback)

This is a beautiful book which portrays the reality of homelessness in NYC in remarkably moving portraits, and the personal words and stories of the featured homeless themselves. It is a book that is at times a portrayal of perseverance and hope while revealing both the struggles and harsh reality of pain and suffering and reasons some people have found themselves homeless, while at the same time capturing what beauty is present in their lives. It is an eye opening reminder for those of us who are more fortunate in the world. A remarkable work to be apprechiated by lovers of sociology,photography, portraiture and photojournalism as well as those who have an interest in simply capturing a glimpse of others' world that most are fortunate enough to never otherwise experience. Regarding one reviewer's comment it is a FAMILY book, I would use discretion in sharing parts of this with children, as some of the content of the personal stories is more suitable for teenagers and adults. I do think however think the photos can be shared with younger children to introduce awareness of povery and compassion for others, as well as an apprechiation of the beauty and joy ALL people can experience, regardless of economic circumstance. There is great value in fostering undertanding and compassion without pity, which I feel this unique work wonderfully does.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the whole family!, January 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: CRY FOR HELP: STORIES OF HOMELESSNESS AND HOPE (Umbra Editions) (Paperback)

Excellent work, you can see the progress in her work, from her earlier times and on. This is an accurate portrayal of homelesness in New York. The pictures were breathtaking. Overall a very interesting and informative work of art.