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Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

Name: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
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Book Synopsis: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • NAMED ONE OF TIME'S TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE DECADE • One of the most acclaimed books of our time, this modern classic “has set a new standard for reporting on poverty” (Barbara Ehrenreich, The New York Times Book Review). In Evicted, Princeton sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Matthew Desmond follows eight families in Milwaukee as they each struggle to keep a roof over their heads. Hailed as “wrenching and revelatory” (The Nation), “vivid and unsettling” (New York Review of Books), Evicted transforms our understanding of poverty and economic exploitation while providing fresh ideas for solving one of twenty-first-century America’s most devastating problems. Its unforgettable scenes of hope and loss remind us of the centrality of home, without which nothing else is possible. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY President Barack Obama • The New York Times Book Review • The Boston Globe • The Washington Post • NPR • Entertainment Weekly • The New Yorker • Bloomberg • Esquire • BuzzFeed • Fortune • San Francisco Chronicle • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • St. Louis Post-Dispatch • Politico • The Week • Chicago Public Library • BookPage • Kirkus Reviews • Library Journal • Publishers Weekly • Booklist • Shelf Awareness WINNER OF: The National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction • The PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award for Nonfiction • The Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction • The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism • The PEN/New England Award • The Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE AND THE KIRKUS PRIZE “Evicted stands among the very best of the social justice books.”—Ann Patchett, author of Bel Canto and Commonwealth “Gripping and moving—tragic, too.”—Jesmyn Ward, author of Salvage the Bones “Evicted is that rare work that has something genuinely new to say about poverty.”—San Francisco Chronicle Read more

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Experience the power of storytelling with Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, a New York Times bestseller and the winner of the Pulitzer Prize. This groundbreaking book by Matthew Desmond takes you on a gripping journey through the lives of eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle to keep a roof over their heads. With its vivid and unsettling portrayal of poverty and economic exploitation, Evicted is a modern classic that will transform your understanding of America's most devastating problem. Discover fresh ideas for solving poverty and be inspired by its unforgettable scenes of hope and loss. Don't miss out on this wrenching and revelatory read. Get your copy now!

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City is a must-read book that sets a new standard for reporting on poverty. In this powerful sociological study, Matthew Desmond, a MacArthur "Genius," takes you deep into the lives of families who are battling to keep their homes in Milwaukee. As you traverse through their struggles, you'll gain fresh insights into poverty and economic exploitation. With its compelling narrative and thought-provoking ideas, Evicted will leave an indelible impact on your perspective. Join the ranks of President Barack Obama and other acclaimed publications in recognizing this book as one of the best of the year. Discover the true essence of home and its vital role in society. Order your copy today!

Step into the lives of eight families in Milwaukee and witness the harsh reality of poverty in Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. This extraordinary book by Matthew Desmond, a Princeton sociologist, has received widespread critical acclaim for its wrenching and revelatory storytelling. As you delve into the pages, you'll gain a newfound understanding of poverty and economic exploitation. Evicted, named one of the best nonfiction books of the decade by TIME, will challenge your perceptions and inspire you to think differently. Home is a fundamental need, and without it, everything else becomes impossible. Don't miss out on this powerful book that offers solutions to one of the most pressing issues of our time. Get your copy now!

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