Heart Bones

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover (2016)

Hoover’s best-known title, this novel is based upon the physically abusive relationship Hoover observed between her birth parents; like Heart Bones, the characters are flawed, realistically portrayed, and gradually developed by the author over the course of the novel.

The Paris Project by Donna Gephart (2020)

Cleveland, the main character is much like a young Beyah: she lives in a trailer park but dreams of escaping its confines; her father skims Cleveland’s money to feed his addiction, ruining her plans and corrupting her love for him; this novel examines the impact of financial deprivation on young adults.

Daring to Trust: Opening Ourselves to Real Love and Intimacy by David Richo, ( 2010)

A self-help guide to understanding intimacy and learning when it is okay to trust another.

Tales of Two Americas: Stories of Inequality in a Divided Nation edited by John Freeman (2017)

This compilation of 36 different authors examines the vast disparity in the United States between the wealthy, middle class, and poor.

American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System by David Rudolph (2022)

This book offers an extensive examination of the inequality experienced by poor individuals caught up in the American criminal justice system.