Book Discussion: "Poverty, by America" by Matthew Desmond

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Books & More, Clubs & Communities
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on July 16, 2025 @ 1:30pm.
  • A library card is not required.

Program Description

Event Details

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit scores of its citizens to live and die on the streets, and authorize its corporations to pay poverty wages? In this landmark book, acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond draws on history, research, and original reporting to show how affluent Americans knowingly and unknowingly keep poor people poor." -Provided by the Publisher

Find the ebook and/or eaudiobook HERE

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