The Mayor: One Poor City's Fight to Bring Back Government and Save the Nation's Soul

"Refreshing and hopeful." ―Booklist

"Gripping...A mesmerizing tribute to the transformative power of community." ―Kirkus, starred

The author of The Hospital asks: Can one challenged city show the way to restore faith in government and reimagine the nation's future?

Chester, PA, a majority Black city just south of Philadelphia, is plagued by gun violence, decrepit infrastructure, a hospital at risk of closing, and a scary reputation. After more than a century of mismanagement, people have los...