Keep exposing

Very good book with great ideas, but somewhat naive.

Based on the book information you're viewing, here's a draft review you could use for **Poverty, by America**: *** **Title: Insightful, Urgent, and Beautifully Narrated** This book is a powerful and essential read that forces a crucial re-examination of poverty in the United States. Drawing on history, research, and original reporting, Desmond makes a compelling case that poverty persists because the financially secure benefit from it—a gut-punching truth presented with moral force. This is not just a book about the poor; it's a profound challenge to the rest of us. The book is elegantly written and fiercely argued, offering new ways to think about this morally urgent problem and, importantly, suggesting concrete steps for becoming "poverty abolitionists." **Dion Graham's** narration is a significant asset to the audiobook. His delivery is consistently excellent—clear, articulate, and perfectly matched to the book's weighty yet compassionate tone. He reads with a beautiful cadence that makes Desmond's complex arguments accessible and the overall listening experience engaging. This book should be required listening for anyone who wants to truly understand and ultimately help end poverty in America.

Quite possibly the most important and powerful book I have ever read. It should be required reading in every highschool and required studying at university.

Did not agree with many of the claims and interpretations made. Still respect the way the arguments were made.

I found myself feeling hopeless and indignant throughout the majority of this book. While the majority of people believe that we live in a world built to benefit the rich (and I am one of that majority), the author is still able to provide an intimate view of the experience of poverty in america (and the world). Many times I felt like helpless but Desmond also finds a way to talk through some examples of how things can change and what, as little or big, one can do to spark that change. In the end, Desmond managed to still let me walk away feeling like there can be change because this is the fight of many more than just “the poor”.

Very important book, including the following insights into our society: 1. The tax structure redistributes money not just to the poor but the the middle and upper class. Depending on how you look at it, the rich and middle income may get the most tax benefits. 2. Middle and wealthy strata benefit from an impoverished class 3. Poverty is compounded disadvantage What Desmond doesn’t answer in specific is: 1. What is the level of inequality that is acceptable 2. What is the maximum hardship or minimum material allotment we should establish. Answering these might make progress easier. Full equality and no hardships at all is not a reasonable goal.

Nothing special

excellent book that needs to be read by everyone who truly desires to understand poverty in America and how to make the changes necessary to end it once and for all.