How Long to Read We Thought It Would Be Heaven

How Long Does it Take to Read We Thought It Would Be Heaven?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 2 minutes to read We Thought It Would Be Heaven by Blair Sackett

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Resettled refugees in America face a land of daunting obstacles where small things--one person, one encounter--can make all the difference in getting ahead or falling behind. Fleeing war and violence, many refugees dream that moving to the United States will be like going to Heaven. Instead, they enter a deeply unequal American society, often at the bottom. Through the lived experiences of families resettled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Blair Sackett and Annette Lareau reveal how a daunting obstacle course of agencies and services can drastically alter refugees' experiences building a new life in America. In these stories of struggle and hope, as one volunteer said, "you see the American story." For some families, minor mistakes create catastrophes--food stamps cut off, educational opportunities missed, benefits lost. Other families, with the help of volunteers and social supports, escape these traps and take steps toward reaching their dreams. Engaging and eye-opening, We Thought It Would Be Heaven brings readers into the daily lives of Congolese refugees and offers guidance for how activists, workers, and policymakers can help refugee families thrive.

How long is We Thought It Would Be Heaven?

We Thought It Would Be Heaven by Blair Sackett is 301 pages long, and a total of 75,551 words.

This makes it 102% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read We Thought It Would Be Heaven Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 52 minutes to read We Thought It Would Be Heaven aloud.

What Reading Level is We Thought It Would Be Heaven?

We Thought It Would Be Heaven is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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