First published 2016
In the poorest corners of Milwaukee, eviction has become a way of life. Pulitzer-winning author Matthew Desmond embeds with eight struggling families as they fight to keep a roof over their heads. With heartbreaking detail, we witness the human toll of runaway housing costs and economic exploitation - and the resilience of those forced to the brink.
Genres: sociology, poverty, social-issues, non-fiction, social-justice
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: human-interest, social-commentary
Setting: Milwaukee, United States, Wisconsin
Period: 2008
448 pages · Paperback · Crown