49 pages • 1 hour read
Sheryl WuDunn, Nicholas D. KristofTightrope
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof’s Tightrope compellingly examines the struggles of working-class Americans through personal narratives, blending investigative journalism with heartfelt storytelling. Lauded for its empathy and depth, it can occasionally feel heavy-handed and anecdotal. Nonetheless, it effectively highlights systemic issues and the resilience of the human spirit.
Who Should Read Tightrope?
Readers who would enjoy Tightrope by Sheryl WuDunn and Nicholas D. Kristof are those interested in social justice, economic inequality, and heartfelt human narratives. Similar in readership to Evicted by Matthew Desmond and Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, this book appeals to readers who seek in-depth understanding of American societal challenges.
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