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Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided NationThirty six major contemporary writers examine life in a deeply divided America including Anthony Doerr, Ann Patchett, Roxane Gay, Rebecca Solnit, Hector Tobar, Joyce Carol Oates, Edwidge Danticat, Richard Russo, Eula Bliss, Karen Russell, and many more America is broken. You don't need a fistful of statistics to know this. Visit any city, and evidence of our shattered social compact will present itself. From Appalachia to the Rust Belt and down to
Thirty-six major contemporary writers examine life in a deeply divided America--including Anthony Doerr, Ann Patchett, Roxane Gay, Rebecca Solnit, Hector Tobar, Joyce Carol Oates, Edwidge Danticat, Richard Russo, Eula Bliss, Karen Russell, and many moreAmerica is broken. You don't need a fistful of statistics to know this. Visit any city, and evidence of our shattered social compact will present itself. From Appalachia to the Rust Belt and down to rural Texas, the gap between the wealthiest and the poorest stretches to unimaginable chasms. Whether the cause of this inequality is systemic injustice, the entrenchment of racism in our culture, the long war on drugs, or immigration policies, it endangers not only the American Dream but our very lives. In Tales of Two Americas, some of the literary world's most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. Their extraordinarily powerful stories, essays, and poems demonstrate how boundaries break down when experiences are shared, and that in sharing our stories we can help to alleviate a suffering that touches so many people.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 09/05/2017
ISBN: 9780143131038
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.50w x 0.70d
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 05/29/2017
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2017
Library Journal 07/01/2017
Booklist 09/15/2017 pg. 11
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Format: Hardcover
Loved this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Very Handy
This is one of the text books I have decided to keep. It is very easy to read and helps you to understand your personal developmental needs.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Super informative and easy to read!
Format: Kindle
Fantastic! I didn't expect a book about taxes and financial planning to be a page turner, but it certainly was. I almost dreaded starting it because this topic is such a headache, but I started and then devoured it in a single day. What I really appreciate is that it went into detail where most books about author business just give mealy mouthed generalizations, not specific to any particular country, and then warn you that their non-advice "does not constitute legal advice." Write It Off actually goes into meaningful detail about the different types of business structures in the U.S. and how to decide which is best for you. The section on deductible expenses made me realize that I've been missing an opportunity to write off a significant expense that I hadn't even considered. The section at the end with a list of helpful expense -tracking and budgeting tools was super helpful too. I received an advance review copy for free and am leaving this review voluntarily, but I would definitely recommend this to any creative with a small business. It's not just for authors!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024
★★★★★ 5
An Essential (Unique) Resource
I have been in finance for nearly thirty years, but accounting for my hobby writing practice is still a mess. Lots of laws, and rules, and detail. Yuck – who has time?
Christy’s book simplifies many of these issues, distilling them down to the essentials, and empowering writers to do much of their own financial work. It may not eliminate the need for an accounting professional, but enables and may reduce those costs (not to mention – your accountant will appreciate you being more organized).
This included everything from legal structure, to accounting and taxes. The exercises are relevant and not overwhelming.
Great resource for anyone with a writing practice, whether it be international bestseller or those of us building on our hobby.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Great resource for authors
Format: Kindle
The book offers a variety of helpful tips from running your own business, filing types, inventory, taxes, and more. I will be referencing it again as it has so much information that I need to look back on.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Two issues with the book:
1) Parts of the book sounded like AI. Words like crucial, labyrinth, and the extensive use of bullets left me somewhat suspicious. It’s not a huge deal as it was heavily edited but was noticeable.
2) Formatting of some parts were in all bold which was hard to read. Entire bulleted sections were all bolder instead of just the first sentence. It needed to be updated and I think this was missed.
The book is helpful and a good resource despite these two issues. I appreciated the vast amount of information provided which will be beneficial in the future.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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