by Salena Zito
First published 2021
Salena Zito drives the back roads between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, seeking America beyond Washington and media establishments. She discovers forgotten men and women who elected Donald Trump, plus unexpected voters reshaping politics. Through conversations in small towns, she uncovers a national political realignment invisible to capital elites. Her 2019 syndicated columns reveal cultural and political moments through personal stories. Small business owners struggle while hometown heroes emerge. Communities fracture along cultural lines yet also unite in surprising ways. Zito shows how these overlooked Americans continue influencing the political landscape heading into 2020.
Genres: american, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, americana
Vibes: fast-paced, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: Pittsburgh, Cleveland
Period: 2019, 2020
177 pages · Paperback · Creators Publishing