Judy Rebick is a remarkable writer. (Rebick, 2005) "The Poorhouse" by Judy Rebick is a very interesting story. This story teaches us how to deal with difficult situations especially when your loved ones are in a great trouble. In this short story, Judy Rebick, asks "If your children were going hungry, would you risk a fraud conviction to get the money to feed them?". Judy Rebick being a Canadian writer highlights hidden truths of family life. In this short story, Judy Rebick tried her best to portray the actual picture of poverty and how one can ...