Evicted

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted comes a searing and transformative exploration of poverty in America. Why, in the wealthiest nation on earth, does such deep poverty persist? Matthew Desmond argues that it's not a paradox, but a consequence: poverty persists because some benefit from it.

In this landmark work, Desmond exposes how affluent Americans, knowingly or unknowingly, perpetuate poverty by exploiting the vulnerable, driving down wages, and extracting wealth. He unveils how systems prioritize the prosperity of the rich over the basic needs of the poor, creating stark inequalities in housing, finance, and opportunity.

Poverty, by America is a powerful call to action, challenging us to confront our roles in perpetuating this injustice and to become "poverty abolitionists." With rigorous research and compassionate storytelling, Desmond offers a new vision for a shared prosperity and a future where true freedom is accessible to all.

John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and a passionate advocate for global healthcare reform, tells a deeply human story illuminating the fight against the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Tuberculosis has been entwined with hu­manity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it. In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John be­came fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and a big, goofy smile. In the years since that first visit to Lakka, Green has become a vocal advocate for increased access to treatment and wider awareness of the healthcare inequi­ties that allow this curable, preventable infec­tious disease to also be the deadliest, killing over a million people every year. In Everything Is Tuberculosis , John tells Henry’s story, woven through with the scientific and social histories of how tuberculosis has shaped our world—and how our choices will shape the future of tuberculosis.

Have you ever wondered why your phone feels too big, why medical advice sometimes seems inadequate, or why car accidents are more dangerous for women?

In Invisible Women, Caroline Criado Perez uncovers the shocking reality of a world designed for men, where data consistently overlooks women, leading to systemic bias and inequality. This groundbreaking exposé reveals how this gender data gap affects every facet of women's lives, from healthcare and technology to urban planning and workplace dynamics.

Drawing on hundreds of studies from around the globe, Criado Perez exposes the hidden ways in which women are forgotten, ignored, and even harmed by a world built on male-centric data. With sharp wit and compelling evidence, Invisible Women is a powerful call for change, urging us to challenge our assumptions and build a more equitable world for everyone. Prepare to see the world in a whole new light.

In The Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. Du Bois, a towering figure in American intellectual history, delivers a profound and enduring exploration of race and identity at the dawn of the 20th century. Through a collection of essays that blend sociology, history, and poignant personal narrative, Du Bois captures the essence of the African American experience, grappling with the complexities of "double consciousness"—the sense of always seeing oneself through the eyes of others.

Published in 1903, this seminal work challenges prevailing attitudes and confronts the deep-seated injustices of a nation struggling to reconcile its ideals with the realities of segregation and discrimination. Du Bois offers a powerful critique of Booker T. Washington's accommodationist stance, advocating instead for aggressive activism and the pursuit of higher education as essential pathways to Black liberation and empowerment.

From reflections on the haunting beauty of Black spirituals to searing accounts of racial prejudice, The Souls of Black Folk remains a vital and essential read, offering timeless insights into the ongoing struggle for civil rights and the enduring quest for identity and belonging in a divided America.