Poverty and Poetry in San Pedro Sula

The Industrial Capital of Honduras lies in the heart of Latin America. San Pedro Sula is known internationally for its endemic poverty and by the notorious reputation as ?The murder capital of the world? and ?The Most Violent city on earth outside of a war zone'.Yet for Australian Author and Poet, Melanie Williams; San Pedro Sula is so much more than statistics and sensationalised headlines. San Pedro Sula is home to a rich and sweet humanity that teaches about love, connection and community.In a city of violence and gangs, extortion, corruption and murder; are the seeds of love and hope and courage and beauty. In ?Poverty and Poetry in San Pedro Sula?, Williams presents an ?Anthology of Hope? that includes her own reflections on living in San Pedro Sula, a collection of inspirational poems by teenage students, and ?La Historia de Raul?, the authentic account of a young Honduran man and his journey out of poverty.