The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the economy of the Rust Belt -- and its implications for America's once-proud middle class. --The Philadelphia Inquirer Janesville is haunting in part because it's a success story.... One is awed by the dignity and levelheadedness of its protagonists, who seem to represent the best of America.... Goldstein is a talented storyteller, and we root for her characters as, moment by moment, they try their hardest.