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Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond

peaknit's review against another edition

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5.0

I found this book so interesting in part because it takes place in my home state but also because I work in the criminal justice system and I see the effects of eviction first hand. It is a cycle of poverty. It seemed particularly relevant considering the timing following our recent election. I applaud the author, given that he actually lived in the field and work with real people who are truly struggling. This issue needs more attention, it is a cog in the wheel of this country's social problems. Where do we begin? Perhaps we begin by just recognizing the problem. Excellent work here.

miyueno's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative reflective

4.0

calcijade's review against another edition

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emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

3.0

koramay's review against another edition

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dark informative medium-paced

4.0

mae555's review against another edition

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4.0

read for college

ktmp2112's review against another edition

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5.0

This is one of the most important and eye opening books I have ever read. Even if you only read the epilogue, it is absolutely worth every second of your time.

kschilke's review against another edition

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5.0

Really important read that makes you check your own privilege.
Since this was written in 2016, I can only imagine what a new epilogue or update to this book since the publication date would look like. Especially with the impact of the pandemic on jobs and housing.

amhudgins's review against another edition

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challenging informative sad medium-paced

4.5

purplepierogi's review against another edition

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5.0

man, this is gutting and so important. i’m always a bit suspicious of ethnography, but this seemed really well done

cement_tree's review against another edition

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emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0