White Trash

White Trash is a myth-slashing, American-Dream-crushing diatribe about the class divisions that exist now and have always existed in the US. It's a history of class divisions and bigotry against the poor in America. It's a startling picture of American white trash icons—Lyndon Johnson, Dolly Parton, Mayberry, even Elvis—and their role in American culture. It's a difficult read, especially the last chapter where the author lets the Powers-that-Be have it in the face for the scorn they've heaped on white trash, for their efforts to keep white trash in the gutter.

(Let me say that I am thrilled to be taking this title off my signature line on my e-mails. How many people have asked, “What are you reading?!”)