"Evicted" Book Discussion Event

1049 South Westlake Boulevard,Westlake Village CA 91361

13 September, 2021

Description

7 pm Zoom Four Mondays beginning September 13 Evicted (2016) is a book by Matthew Desmond that follows eight low-income families in Milwaukee as they struggle to find adequate and affordable housing. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and numerous other awards, it examines the difficult challenges and choices low-income families face while trying to navigate through a complicated and sometimes cruel and arbitrary economic and legal system. Told from the perspective of both the tenants and the landlords (some who are low-income themselves), the author vividly demonstrates the importance of adequate housing for the well-being of families but also how poverty can be self-perpetuating, even under the best of circumstances. For the first session on Sept. 13, it is recommended that you read Part 1 (Chapters 1-8) in the book. But, even if you are unable to begin reading, please join us for this important discussion. There are copies to purchase for $10.00 in the church office as well as on the patio this Sunday after worship. Please contact the church office to arrange to pick one up or email Chris Soltow ([email protected]).