Parenting in Public

Friedman's case-study examination of homeless families in the Massachusetts shelter system is carefully researched and genuinely important — it amplifies the voices of shelter mothers in a policy literature that often talks about them rather than with them. The 'Power With' framework is a constructive contribution, not just diagnosis. This is a professional and academic book, not a general parenting read, and it wears its Massachusetts focus openly. For social workers, policy researchers, and child welfare advocates, it's a valuable and well-regarded resource.