Go Big Read - Evicted by Matthew Desmond

Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common-reading program, has thousands of people reading, talking and sharing their reactions and opinions. This open-ended, lively discussion is a platform for the exploration of important issues, from a range of perspectives. Join the conversation, read the book and bring your thoughts to the table at the DeForest Area Public Library’s discussion. Copies will be available at our library.

Evicted : Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.

It's the story of eight Milwaukee families faced with losing their homes. It’s also a powerful analysis of a little-known epidemic affecting people across the country living in poverty. Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, the best-selling book by alumnus Matthew Desmond, is a landmark work of scholarship and reportage that will forever change the way we look at poverty in America.

For more information about the 2016-17 Go Big Read visit the Go Big Read website.