“Sharp, bracingly clear essays. ” ——Entertainment Weekly
“No-holds-barred... thread[s] together the experiences of a breathtakingly diverse underclass. This constituency is increasingly finding its voice, and she is amplifying what had long been intimate, complicated inner thoughts.” ——NPR
“Consistently thoughtful and incisive, the book confronts the perils of our modern age with truths to inspire the coalition-building necessary to American cultural and democratic survival. A bracingly provocative collection perfect for our times.” ——Kirkus Reviews
“Propulsive, fascinating... Lalami treats this complex, incendiary topic with nuanced consideration and blistering insight.” ——Booklist [starred review]