Uneasy Street

In "Uneasy Street," Rachel Sherman offers an in-depth, nuanced look at how affluent New Yorkers perceive their own wealth and social standing, based on interviews with fifty individuals from diverse backgrounds. The book reveals that many wealthy people see themselves as hardworking and morally deserving, often distancing themselves from the more ostentatious or lazy stereotypes of the rich. Sherman examines how these attitudes contribute to broader cultural narratives surrounding wealth and inequality, highlighting the complexities of privilege in a highly unequal society.