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With a Closed Fist

Growing Up in Canada's Toughest Nighbourhood

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  • 224 pages
  • 8 hours of reading

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The narrative unfolds in Point St. Charles, a struggling Montreal neighborhood, through the eyes of eight-year-old Kathy Dobson. It explores the harsh realities of poverty and community resilience as Kathy's mother evolves from a welfare recipient to an empowered community organizer. The arrival of students from McGill University catalyzes this transformation, highlighting the stark contrasts between socioeconomic backgrounds. Kathy's experience in a wealthier school exposes her to a new world, leading to challenges that shape her understanding of identity and community.

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With a Closed Fist, Kathy Dobson

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2011
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