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Join our book club to learn and have candid conversations about poverty, homelessness, and the inequities in America.

There is No Place for Us, written by Brian Goldstone, is a landmark work of journalism that exposes a new and troubling trend – the dramatic rise of the working homeless in cities across America. In this gripping and deeply reported book, Goldstone plunges readers into the lives of five Atlanta families struggling to remain housed in a gentrifying, increasingly unequal city.

The goal of this book club is to take an honest and deep look at poverty, homelessness, and the inequities and injustices in America. We’ll examine our roles in it, the systems behind it, and how we can work toward solutions that help those affected most.

Meetings are held virtually from 6:30-7:45pm EST. Participants will receive the meeting link when they register. This book club is free and open to anyone.

  • Tuesday, August 25 – Part One
  • Tuesday, September 15 – Part Two
  • Tuesday, October 20 – Part Three
  • Tuesday, November 17 – Part Four
  • Tuesday, December 8 – Part Five

Limited copies of There is No Place for Us are available on a first come, first served basis at the Brightlane Learning office for those who need it. Please reach out to Fatima@brightlanelearning.org to check on availability.

Please note: your attendance is welcomed even if you have not yet read the corresponding section of the book we will be discussing or were unable to attend a previous meeting.

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Plan for our Spring 2027 Book Club!

Book Title and Summary

And Housing for All written by Maria Foscarinis reveals the human impact of the housing crisis by sharing personal stories and examining the flawed policies that have perpetuated it. As millions face rising housing costs and encampments spread nationwide, Foscarinis uncovers why past efforts have failed and what must change to achieve lasting solutions.

The goal of this book club is to take an honest and deep look at poverty, homelessness, and the inequities and injustices in America to examine our roles in it, the systems behind it, and how we can work toward solutions that help those affected most. Register here. 

Meeting Dates

Book Club Meeting Dates: Join us on the following dates as we discuss this insightful book and engage in larger conversations surrounding homelessness and systemic issues in America. Each meeting will correspond with certain parts of the book.

  • Tuesday, February 23 – Part I
  • Tuesday, March 16 – Part II
  • Tuesday, April 20 – Part III

Meetings will be held virtually from 6:30-7:45pm EST. Participants will receive the meeting link when they register here. This book club is free and open to anyone.

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Past Book Club Books
Plan for our Spring 2027 Book Club!
Reading Guides for previously featured Brightlane Learning Book Club books