Reading For Inspiration: 11 Books That Will Change Your Year

The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America: Longtime journalist George Packer penned this extensive look at the inner workings of American economics and politics. By focusing on the lives of a handful of individuals from different cities across the country, Packer is able to masterfully weave their stories together into the broader fabric of this country and the events which led to the current state of affairs. Published in 2013, it’s a fascinating look at the U.S. against the backdrop of the great recession.