While this might seem at first like a portfolio photo book, it is deceivingly more than that. While it does show children and where they sleep, the selection and diversity of their profiles, situations, and hardships have generated many great conversations with my friends. I'm going to get another copy for my nephews / nieces for them to get familiar with diversity around the world and hopefully will start their journey of looking outside of their own rooms...so to say. After viewing this book, you will wonder how children ever make it to adulthood. Whether they are from wealthy families in the U.S., or from poor families (or no families) in Nepal, Brazil, or Africa, you will feel a deep-seated sadness. Some sleep in rooms that lack for nothing in material possessions, yet (for me) have no warmth or comfort. Some sleep in rooms that barely have a bed and may not keep out the cold or rain or dirt or insects that bring disease and discomfort. Some sleep in no rooms at all. Beautifully photographed and constructed, but heartbreaking.
What do You think about Where Children Sleep (2010)?
I liked the concept of this book, it's an eye-opening and very inspiring.
—jbangert84
The world is pretty fucked up and so are the lives of most people in it.
—4u82
Would have benefited from more careful editing, but amazing overall.
—Princess32
Read for class. Interesting, but staged, perspective
—jeanene
