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...