Living on the Edge in America

Living on the Edge in America is a powerful nonfiction examination of how modern capitalism has left ordinary American families struggling to survive in one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Drawing from personal experience, social observation, public data, and international comparisons, Dr. A. Wahid Arria explores the growing crises in healthcare, housing, education, employment, gun violence, wealth inequality, family life, and government.With honesty and urgency, this book questions the reality of the American Dream and challenges readers to look beyond political labels toward practical solutions already working in other countries. More than a critique, it is a call for compassion, fairness, and a system that values human dignity over profit.Living on the Edge in America is for readers interested in social justice, economics, public policy, and the future of American society.