by Beth Macy
First published 2015
In a small Virginia town, the chairman of Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, a family-owned business, battles to save his factory and the livelihoods of over 700 employees. Facing a flood of cheap Asian imports, he deploys legal maneuvers, streamlines operations, and taps his wits and determination to keep his company afloat. At the heart of this story is one man's unwavering commitment to his community and the people who depend on his factory for their way of life.
Genres: historical-fiction, business, american, contemporary, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-system, underdog
Setting: United States
496 pages · Paperback