Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City – Matthew Desmond Reviews

“Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” is a non-fiction book by Matthew Desmond. It explores the severe housing crisis in America by following eight families in Milwaukee as they struggle with eviction and homelessness. The book highlights how the lack of affordable housing and the cycle of poverty affect people’s lives. Desmond uses detailed stories and research to show the human side of these issues and the systemic problems that contribute to them. While the book is focused on American cities, its insights into poverty and housing can resonate with similar challenges faced in urban areas worldwide, including India.