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The Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home came into its remarkable life during the 1870s, a moral response to the debt owed Ohio families damaged and destroyed by their fealty to the great national struggle just ended the American Civil War. On a desolate hilltop just outside the Green County town of Xenia, Ohio, an entire parklike campus sprang into being. By the turn of the century, a thousand children were housed, clothed, fed, and educated at the place they called the Home. It was nearly 500 acres containing, among other things, a farm, its own power plant, an extensive trades school, playing fields and total selfsufficiency.For a hundred years or more, the Home was one of America s most remarkable institutions. Late in the century, however, powerful shifts in the culture conspired against it. The emerging foster care system and its advocates using the negative image of poorly managed institutions, selected figures and statistics, dwindling political support by the once powerful veterans, and a difficult new demographic of seriously disturbed children all this eroded its once formidable presence.Historian Edward Lentz s carefully reconstructed history bolstered by dozens of photographs and voices of the children is a compelling story, provoking the question: Should we once again consider orphanages as a way of caring for parentless children?
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The book 'The Story of Ohio's Greatest Orphanage' was a treasure! I knew a little about the history of orphanages, but this deep dive was filled with personal stories and rich details. It really opened my eyes to the challenges and triumphs of the kids who lived there. Highly recommend it for anyone interested in social history!
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Raj Patel
Interesting but Lacking Depth
I enjoyed reading about Ohio's greatest orphanage, but I felt some parts were a bit surface-level. The stories were touching, yet I wished for more in-depth interviews or insights from the staff and children. It’s a solid book if you're curious about this topic, but it could have been deeper.
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Emily Johnson
Disappointing Writing Style
I had high hopes for this book, but I was let down. The writing felt a bit disjointed at times, and I struggled to stay engaged with the narrative. While the subject matter is important, the execution wasn't what I expected. I wouldn’t recommend it if you’re looking for a captivating read.
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