We Thought It Would Be Heaven by Blair Sackett and Anette Lareau

Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI Radio in New York

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. Join us when authors Blair Sackett and Annette Lareau dive into stories of resettled refugees in America and the daunting obstacles they face on this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large. Listen to past shows: https://soundcloud.com/leonard-lopate Be a Friend: Twitter - https://twitter.com/lopate_leonard Support the Station (select the Leonard Lopate at Large from the pulldown menu):