White Trees/Black Windows
White Trees/Black Windows by James Santilena is a work of fiction published by Xlibris US on April 20, 2004. This edition spans 208 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in a South Central Los Angeles high school during the 1980s, where a diverse group of students—Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Caucasian—navigates the complexities of their environment under the guidance of their teacher, Michael Giuliani.
Readers will find a portrayal of Michael’s struggles as he attempts to support his students amidst challenges posed by a tyrannical principal and indifferent administrative officials. The story also delves into Michael’s personal life, highlighting his conflicts with his father over his interracial marriage and the pressing issue of defending a fellow teacher against a false rape accusation. This exploration of race, family dynamics, and educational challenges offers a glimpse into the societal issues of the time.
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WHITE TREES/BLACK WINDOWS is set in a South Central Los Angeles High School in the eighties. The students are Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Caucasian. Their teacher, Michael Giuliani, is an Italian-American married to an African-American.
Michael is nearly overwhelmed by the challenge of helping his students, some dysfunctional, in spite of opposition from a tyrannical principal and greedy, uncaring administrative officials. His family problems include an ongoing fight with his father who cannot accept the fact that Michael married outside of his race and religion. All are interwoven in his battle to clear a fellow teacher of a false rape charge.
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