The unemployment rate is at a historic low and the economy is in fantastic shape. But what about the people that are left behind as the rest of society mercilessly moves forward? In his bestselling book The Working Poor: Invisible In America, David K. Shipler tells the story of the ugly side of this “roaring economy”, the stories of people that struggle in inhumane levels of poverty in the richest country in the world.
Read MoreSelf-improvement is great... but not all the time. Let’s see what the Thinkers of The Internet have to say about the evil sides of this "mainstream" obsession.
Read MoreWhen I moved to the U.S., I didn’t understand why the topic of race was such an emotionally-charged issue. Thankfully, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander helped me understand how the history of race relations in America has led to and shaped its present, and why it is such a charged subject.
Read MoreNow that I’ve had time to relax since my book launch, I have a bit more mental time and space to reflect on my experience. Based on the year I spent working on my book, I would like to share some thoughts regarding what I think about writing books.
Read MoreIf you like my writing and want to support the work I do, then, as part of the Richland Gives program, please consider donating to the nonprofit I work for!
Read MoreCommunity Heroes: What a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA member taught me about community development. Finally, my book is live! Click here to find out where you can buy it.
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