A review by bootman
Dream Hoarders: How the American Upper Middle Class Is Leaving Everyone Else in the Dust, Why That Is a Problem, and What to Do about by Richard V. Reeves

5.0

I learned about this book from the amazing book The Cult of Smart by Fredrik deBoer, and I binged it in pretty much one sitting. This is a short read, but Reeves did a phenomenal job explaining how the Upper Middle Class is a major part of the problem with inequality in the United States. Yes, the extremely wealthy 1% are an issue, but many of us don't want to recognize our own privilege while many people are struggling. This book covers everything from education, to the problems with meritocracy, and more. If this book makes you want to take action, I highly recommend that you not only consider the solutions Reeves offers but also read The Most Good You Can Do by Peter Singer.