Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises
Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019368
Book • Nonfiction
Detroit, Michigan • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises by Jodie Adams Kirshner explores the lives of seven Detroit residents navigating economic challenges and systemic failures. The book highlights their resilience, focusing on personal stories that reveal the broader implications of urban decline, poverty, and the impact of policy decisions on individuals and communities.
Challenging
Gritty
Melancholic
Contemplative
Inspirational
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Review Roundup
Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises by Jodie Adams Kirshner is praised for its thorough research and compelling narrative, shedding light on the systemic challenges faced by Detroit's residents. Critics commend its empathetic storytelling but note it can occasionally feel repetitive. Overall, the book provides an insightful exploration of urban adversity and resilience.
Who Should Read Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises?
Readers interested in Broke: Hardship and Resilience in a City of Broken Promises by Jodie Adams Kirshner typically appreciate urban studies, social justice, and economic narratives. Fans of Kathryn Edin and H. Luke Shaefer's $2.00 a Day or Matthew Desmond's Evicted would likely find this work engaging.
294 ratings
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368
Book • Nonfiction
Detroit, Michigan • 2010s
2019
Adult
18+ years
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