Matthew Desmond went to Milwaukee to learn about the experiences of America's urban poor trying to keep a roof over their heads, and wrote a book about his findings: http://www.evictedbook.com/books/evicted-tr/evicted-hc He chose Milwaukee because he felt it would represent a typical American city. Between 2009 and 2011, 1 in 8 Milwaukee renters were evicted from their homes.
