Tightrope Americans: Reaching for Hope in the Face of Economic and Social Divide

In Tightrope Americans, acclaimed journalist and author Stephanie Landsman takes us on a journey into the heart of the widening economic and social divide in America. Through the intimate stories of everyday people, she reveals the hidden toll that inequality is taking on our communities and our collective future.

Landsman's reporting takes us from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt, from the inner cities to the suburbs. She meets families who are struggling to make ends meet, workers who are losing their jobs to automation, and communities that are being left behind in the new economy. But she also finds stories of hope and resilience, of people who are fighting to create a better life for themselves and their children.

With a foreword by Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, Tightrope Americans is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our country. It is a powerful indictment of the status quo and a call to action for us all to work towards a more just and equitable society.

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"Tightrope Americans is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our country. Stephanie Landsman's powerful storytelling and meticulous research shine a light on the hidden toll that inequality is taking on our communities. This book is a call to action for us all to work towards a more just and equitable society."

—Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist

"Landsman's book is a powerful indictment of the status quo and a call to action for us all to work towards a more just and equitable society. Tightrope Americans is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our country."

—Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor

"Tightrope Americans is a deeply moving and important book. Stephanie Landsman's reporting is both heartbreaking and inspiring, and her analysis is clear-eyed and insightful. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges facing our country and what we can do to overcome them."

—Van Jones, CNN commentator and author

About the Author

Stephanie Landsman is an acclaimed journalist and author. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, among other publications. She is the author of the previous books, "The Hunger Imperative: Food Security and the Future of the Planet" and "Chasing the American Dream: How Class Shaped My Journey from the South Bronx to Yale Law School." Landsman is a graduate of Yale Law School and holds a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.

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