Poverty Cycle

The United States, the richest country on earth, has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. Why? Why does this land of plenty allow one in every eight of its children to go without basic necessities, permit scores of its citizens to live and die on the streets, and authorize its corporations to pay poverty wages?

Weldon Long knows firsthand that Maui is nicer than prison. After 13 years of federal and state incarceration, he emerged a transformed man: a powerful speaker, driven motivator, and successful trainer/entrepreneur. Long holds a BS in law and an MBA in management, despite dropping out of high school in the ninth grade.

A Soul-stirring Memoir Born Out of Haunting Childhood The story unfolds as the family travels across the entire Western United States. It leads you through the daily struggles and survival of four little girls who faced unimaginable horrors. Tales of being homeless, squatting in old abandoned shakes, as well as moving from one mining camp to another, gives you a picture of their lives. For 53 years beginning when Marjorie was 18 this gripping narrative has remained hidden and serves as a testament of unyielding courage driven by a divine calling. The book begins with her mother’s written ...

Strive and thrive through this transformative journey that dissects the very nature of poverty in its economic, social, and psychological dimensions. Each chapter in this book unfolds critical insights, from a deep-rooted analysis of systemic issues perpetuating poverty to success stories that highlight the tangible impacts of empowerment initiatives. The book is not just an exploration; it is a call to action, urging readers to engage actively in initiatives, advocacy, and collaboration to combat poverty. In a world still fighting with the hard-core challenges of poverty and hunger, "Break...

Life doesn’t hand out roadmaps, and for some, the journey begins on roads riddled with obstacles that seem impossible to navigate. The Family Heirloom is the story of a young boy who started his life in a place few would envy: a home marked by poverty, abuse, and despair. From his earliest memories, he was surrounded by the stark reality of hardship. Yet, deep within, he carried a quiet hope—a vision of the man he could someday become. This boy’s story is not just about surviving; it is about learning to thrive despite the odds. At its heart, this book is a testament to the power of ...

Have you ever felt trapped in a life where no matter how hard you work, your results are always small, delayed, or cut short? Do you feel like your destiny is capped at “just enough” while others rise into abundance? That invisible barrier is not coincidence—it is the spirit of minimum, a subtle but destructive force designed to keep you from your God-given breakthroughs. The enemy wages war by binding people to cycles of scarcity, stagnation, and limitation. This demonic stronghold keeps men and women laboring tirelessly, yet seeing only crumbs when God has promised overflowing ...

In this book I try to highlight financial and other areas we may not consider as young or working class people, to help improve ourselves and future generations. A simple and positive reminder to keep trying to achieve our goals. Written in an understandable format and not academic level so people can grasp concepts easily.

Break Free from the Rat Race. Discover the Hidden Laws the Wealthy Never Talk About. Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work, true financial freedom is always out of reach? You are not alone—and it is not your fault. Most people are playing the money game without ever learning the rules. In The 30 Laws of Wealth, author Orlando Cole unveils the timeless principles that separate those who struggle from those who build unshakable wealth. These are not gimmicks or trendy hacks—they are battle-tested laws that the rich live by daily. Whether you are just getting started or scaling...

What if wealth is not about how much you earn—but how well you understand the rules? Most people work hard for money. But the wealthy? They make money work for them. In The 30 Laws of Money, you will finally uncover the timeless, unspoken truths that govern wealth creation—truths the rich know, live by, and never break. Whether you are tired of living paycheck to paycheck, struggling with debt, or simply ready to elevate your financial game, this book will hand you the exact blueprint the financially free use to build, protect, and multiply their money. 🔥 Inside this life-changing ...

In this Very Short Introduction, Philip N. Jefferson explores how the answers to these questions lie in the social, political, economic, educational, and technological processes that impact all of us throughout our lives. The degree of vulnerability is all that differentiates us. He shows how a person's level of vulnerability to adverse changes in their life is very much dependent on the circumstances of their birth, including where their family lived, whether it was peacetime or wartime, whether they had access to clean water, and whether they are male or female.

The United States is the richest country on earth, yet has more poverty than any other advanced democracy. One in seven Americans live below the poverty line, a line which hasn't shifted over the last fifty years, despite the efforts of successive governments and extensive relief programs. Why is there so much scarcity in this land of dollars? In Poverty, by America, acclaimed sociologist Matthew Desmond examines the nature of American poverty today and the stories we tell ourselves about it.

In The Poverty of the World, Sheyda Jahanbani brings together the histories of United States foreign relations and domestic politics to explain why, during a period of unprecedented affluence, Americans rediscovered poverty and supported major policy initiative to combat it.