I found the notes at the back of the book as interesting as the book itself, especially on how Desmond embedded himself into the lives of the individuals that he profiles in the book. (He came out with over 5,000 pages of raw interview transcriptions!)

Throughout the book, using a few well-chosen personal stories, Desmond shows the devastating economic, social, and psychological costs of evictions, and why they are not just isolated incidences but actually a widespread concern. There's not necessarily a satisfying "story arc" here, but that speaks to the fact that Desmond tried not to force an outside narrative onto what he saw happening for poor families, particularly women, in Milwaukee who deal with housing instability. Really worthwhile and important read.