What readers think of Heartland, plus links to write your own review.

A good look at white rural poverty in America's heartland Kansas. Sarah Smarsh gives a detailed portrayal of rural poverty stretched over three generations. She makes some heartfelt points, but a times buries one in her personal opinion and circumstances. Her in-depth portrayal of poverty and its effects on ones life are profound, however, I would liked to have seen more practical solutions to the problem. A great first time write, I would love to participate in a reading/interview session with her and ask some of the questions the book brings forth but are not answered in a complete, satisfying manner. Overall a significant work that most people should read and contemplate, the ongoing problem of poverty in the United States. I hope that Ms Smarsh will tour the west coast.

I grew up in a town next to the author. I agree with the prior review. A glass half full view of her world. Sorry, if you get out of your town you would see real, sobering poverty.... sorry her version just isn't it.

...is in this book. It is a long whiny self pitying attempt to present her opinion as fact. More power to someone who pulls themselves out of poverty. Others who do it have pride.