An intriguing and challenging work, The Pleasures of Poverty turns conventional wisdom and societal norms on their head, arguing that a life of poverty can be not only fulfilling, but deeply satisfying in ways that wealth cannot. Whether or not readers ultimately agree with Southwick's radical thesis, this thought-provoking book will inspire conversations and debates for years to come.

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