Tightrope

Book • 2025
Tightrope: Americans Reaching for Hope delves into the struggles of working-class America, using personal narratives from Nicholas Kristof's hometown in Oregon to illustrate broader societal issues.

The book critiques policy failures and emphasizes the need for systemic change to address poverty, addiction, and inequality.

It also offers stories of resilience and potential solutions to these complex problems.

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Mentioned by Sen. Cory Booker when discussing the social issues and lack of opportunity in rural communities.
An “uncomfortable” conversation with Cory Booker
Mentioned by Bill Maher when discussing the book's focus on deaths of despair in America.
Ep. #521: Dr. Anne Rimoin, Nicholas Kristof

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