Best Selling Books by Robert Coles

In 2001, photographer Thomas Roma was given access to the addresses of the patients of William Carlos Williams - successful doctor and legendary poet in the 1940s and 50s. These addresses were plotted on a map, becoming the route that Roma travelled and recorded over the next five years, retracing Williams'' footsteps from decades past. Dr Williams would travel from Rutherford, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey, stopping to attend to his patients en route. Roma''s photographic re-treading of this journey is an immersive experience.

This 224-page book begins with several examinations of what is known about the spiritual and moral life of at-risk youth and then presents four cultural perspectives of spirituality. The final four essays move from theory to practice as a teacher, two ministers, and a religious education director offer concrete strategies for affecting the spiritual lives of at-risk youth."--Pub. desc.

Selections from the author''s Pulizer Prize-winning five-volume Children of Crisis series combine in a single, abridged volume, featuring a new introduction by the author, that explores the effects of poverty, wealth, ethnic background, and turmoil on the nation''s young people.

This video reveals the lives of eight American children who are struggling to cope. Each child must draw upon inner resources to come to terms with such issues as deteriorating families and neighborhoods, alcoholism, affluence, the uncertainties of migrant life, AIDS, racism and riots. Children are asked to draw pictures of themselves and their families. As the pictures unfold in vibrant reds or dull grays, in sad faces and sunny skies, Coles defines the feelings the children may not be able to put into words. He is able to explore the issues - anger, sorrow, fear, low self-esteem - revealed by the child''s own hand and seeks out the source of strength in each child''s family that will, hopefully, see them through.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Children of Crisis" places Bruce Springsteen in the literary tradition of poets and people and explores how the singer''s words resonate with the lives of ordinary Americans today. Photos throughout.

"One of those rare ''religious'' books with enormous general appeal, Harvard diary records Cole''s own soul-searching from 1981 to the present day. He shares with the reader his ongoing questions (which don''t always have clear answers), his struggles, insights, observations, and experiences on issues that occupy his mind and heart." - Front flap.

Report from various doctors to the Field Foundation about children''s health - food, conditions, etc.

Two ninth grade boys are sufficiently curious about their experience with marijuana to seek advice from a doctor.

''I KNOW WHERE I''VE BEEN: A YEAR LONG JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY'' follows the story of the author, Robert M. Coles, and his determination to see and experience the world while reflecting on his childhood growing up in the conservative Bible Belt. With a blend of humor, emotion, and vivid storytelling, ''I KNOW WHERE I''VE BEEN'' will inspire cravings of adventure and grand-momma''s sweet tea.