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Dignity in Exile|Eric Weissman

Dignity in Exile : Stories of Struggle and Hope from a Modern American Shanty Town

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Overview

Situated on a toxic leaf composting facility and the Portland International Airport is Dignity Village, the first city-recognized shantytown and a place the dejected, jobless, and impoverished outcasts of society call home. A powerful study of homelessness and the human spirit, this photo-ethnographic account follows the villagers for six months as they fight to overcome lives beleaguered with abuse, incarceration, addiction, mental health issues, and the stigma of poverty. The result is a stunning portraiture of the people who live there, explored through high-quality reporting, remarkable photography, and an honest visual representation of the flame of dignity that burns deep inside those in exile.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781550962994
  • ISBN-10: 155096299X
  • Publisher: Exile Editions
  • Publish Date: October 2012
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
  • Page Count: 176

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