by Chris Valentino
Dr. Fr Barnabe D’Souza, sdb, Don Bosco Balprafulta and Don Bosco
Research Centre, Mumbai have authored a new book, From Ecstasy to Agony and
Back. The 252 page book is published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Ltd, with ISBN
9788132107033 & is priced at $39.95
From Ecstasy to Agony and Back
presents the journey of an adolescent street drug-addict—from psychological
brokenness resulting from family disruption to the process of mending; from
abuse, trauma and vulnerability to building up of self-esteem, talents and
personality; and finally to the process of moving off the streets.
Based on the author’s experience
of working with the street children for 26 years, the book explores the
universe of street children interestingly yet empathetically. The author
discusses laws and policies affecting street children, root causes and their
effects on them and their families, the various stakeholders like agencies,
employers and institutions involved in their care and guidance.
The participatory action research
discussed here views children as their own psychologists, creating meanings for
themselves out of their own experiences and understanding. By taking ownership
of their actions, street children begin to structure their moving off the
streets, facilitating their rehabilitation and reintegration into society,
thereby improving their status.
The Contents of the book:
Through the Mist: Introduction
Shadows and Silhouettes:
Self-worth
Defining Images: Personal
Ownership
In Transition: Moving off the
Street
Shifting Frontiers:
Organizational Issues
The Resurgent Self-the A-ha
Experience: Mindsets
The Enduring Image: Conclusion
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