Little Pink House: A True Story Of Defiance And Courage (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I read this book as an optional supplement to my land use law class and had some difficulty getting through it. The book was a quick read, but it felt like a book written for people who don't like to read. Chapter after chapter appeared sensationalized, as the author tried a bit too hard to illustrate who he thought were the villains and the heroes. He didn't write very much about the legal aspects of the case, which was disappointing. I've read the Supreme Court opinion and thought this book would help expand upon my knowledge, but it came across as a piece of libertarian propaganda.I was also disturbed by the way he wrote about women vs. men. What is the relevance of describing a woman's body based on how "she didn't look like she had five kids"? Additionally, the endless mentions of Claire's apparent "seductiveness" seemed completely unnecessary. Seeing that my wife and I were involved throughout this ordeal, my memory of what really happened doesn't quite jive with how things are presented here. For starters, Susette Kelo did not lead this fight. She was vocal for sure, but didn't lead anything. At a number of times she was ready to bail out of the game and it took a concerted effort to reel her in. Nevertheless, much of "her story" was in fact told here...but don't forget, she wasn't the only one involved and there were many other stories to be told of constant courage.
What do You think about Little Pink House: A True Story Of Defiance And Courage (2009)?
Very good book. Well written & interesting. Once I started reading it, I didn't want to stop.
—newg
Interesting story...but I think it would have better as an essay than an entire book.
—NOELLE
Great story of the Kelo vs. New London case. Well research, well written.
—Kiki
a woman's impressive battle to save her house; made my blood boil!
—JuliaL89
