Description: Broke explores the consequences of recent unprecedented growth in consumer debt and shows how excessive borrowing undermines the prosperity of middle class America.
Review Quotes: "[Broke paints] a vivid picture of a complex problem. Supplemented by graphs that help the reader visualize the trends, the content is accessible to students as well as [Family and Consumer Science] professionals of all disciplines who are seeking to understand our changing economic world in a partisan political climate. In addition to providing solid, timely research data, the book is engaging and well written."--Jean M. Lown "Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences"