by Paul Tough
First published 2019
Paul Tough peels back the curtain on the struggle to get into and succeed in college. From admissions directors juggling budgets to students navigating the system with hope and frustration, Tough's vivid portraits reveal the hidden realities of higher ed in America. Whether you're applying to college or just care about social mobility, this eye-opening journey will change how you see the nation's future.
Genres: education, non-fiction, academia, american-history
Vibes: eye-opening, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, social-commentary
400 pages · Hardcover · Mariner Books