The Moral Underground: How Ordinary Americans Subvert an Unfair Economy

A "fascinating" look at the disconnect between corporate policies and workers' real lives—and the everyday heroes who try to help (Publishers Weekly).

For the poor, there are challenges every day that they don't have extra money to solve: a sick kid, car trouble, an unexpected dentist bill. The obstacles can make it harder to hold on to a job—but a job loss would be catastrophic. However, there are countless unsung heroes who bend or break the rules to help those millions of Americans wit...