Squeezed
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Families today are squeezed on every side—from nearly unaffordable housing, education, and childcare costs to stagnant wages and the rise of the gig economy. For this generation, attaining the standard of living their parents managed has become nearly impossible.
Powerfully argued, deeply reported, and ultimately hopeful, Squeezed casts a bright, clarifying light on families struggling to thrive. It will make readers think differently about their lives and those of their neighbors.More details
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Alissa Quart is the author of four previous books of nonfiction, including Squeezed: Why Our Families Can't Afford America and Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers, and two books of poetry, most recently Thoughts and Prayers. She is the executive director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and has written for many publications, including the Washington Post, the New York Times, and Time. Her honors include an Emmy Award, an SPJ Award, and Nieman Fellowship. She lives with her family in Brooklyn.