The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood

The intersection of West Fayette and Monroe Streets is a place of darkness and despair, where the 24-hour open-air drug market fuels a dying neighborhood.

But this book is not just a gritty expose, it's a powerful call to action.

Through the eyes of one broken family, award-winning author David Simon and veteran crime reporter Edward Burns reveal the sinister realities of inner cities across the country and unflinchingly assess why law-enforcement policies, moral crusades, and the welfare system have accomplished so little.

But it's not all doom and gloom - this book is also a testament to the resilience of hope, caring, and love in the face of unimaginable adversity.

Don't just read about the price of the drug culture - experience it for yourself through the eyes of those who have been left behind.