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" The cost of evictions varies a lot, but it could be for landlords an expensive process as well. Among the costs for landlords as well is the emotional costs of an eviction. "

Matthew Desmond

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Well

Process

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" Eviction is much more an inevitability than a result of irresponsibility. "

Matthew Desmond

Result

Much

" Substandard housing was a blow to your psychological health, not only because things like dampness, mold, and overcrowding could bring about depression but also because of what living in awful conditions told you about yourself. "

" Children didn't shield families from eviction: They exposed them to it. "

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" Evictions used to be rare in this country. They used to draw crowds. There are scenes in literature where you can come upon an eviction - like, in 'Invisible Man' there's the famous eviction scene in Harlem, and people are gathered around, and they move the family back in. "

" I don't think we can fix poverty without fixing housing, and I don't think we can address housing without understanding landlords. "

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" A lot flows from the question: Is having decent, stable housing part of what it means to live in this country? And I think we should answer 'yes.' "

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Matthew Desmond

Country

Poor

" When you're following people after their eviction, they often start out kind of optimistic, in a way - it's a really tough time, but it's also like a new start. Who knows where they might end up? "

" An eviction is an incredibly time consuming and stressful event. "

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" Since the publication of 'Evicted', I have had countless conversations with concerned families across America. Teachers in under-served communities have told me about high classroom turnover rates, which hinder students' ability to reach their full potential. "

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Potential

America

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Matthew Desmond

Work

Influence

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