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Evicted by Matthew Desmond, a Pulitzer Prize-winning sociologist, is a powerful and deeply moving account of eight families struggling to keep a roof over their heads in Milwaukee. Through immersive storytelling and rigorous research, Desmond exposes how eviction is not just a consequence of poverty—but a cause of it.
This New York Times bestseller transforms statistics into human stories, revealing the heartbreaking and often invisible struggle millions of Americans face daily. It’s a stunning indictment of a broken housing system that profits off the poor—and a call to rethink how we address housing inequality in the 21st century.
Whether you're passionate about social justice, economics, or just want to better understand the realities of urban poverty, Evicted is an essential, eye-opening read.
Key takeaways:
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Why eviction is a root cause of poverty—not just a symptom
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How the housing market has become a driver of inequality
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What policies could help fix America’s housing crisis
Genre: Sociology / Urban Studies / Social Justice
