Fear of Falling

In "Fear of Falling," bestselling author Barbara Ehrenreich offers a compelling analysis of the American middle class, exploring its insecurities and the factors behind its political shift to the right during the late 20th century. With her distinctive voice and expert insights, Ehrenreich uncovers the origins of prevailing myths about the middle class and examines its decline, highlighting how ambition and anxiety have impacted its role in leadership. This newly reissued work remains relevant, shedding light on the evolution from the middle class of the past to that of today.