The public’s perception and debate over homelessness is usually fixated on people living on the street, encampments or shelters. That view ignores an even larger segment of the population, often dubbed the “invisible homeless,” people without stable housing who are living with friends or family or other locations such as extended-stay hotels.

That population is the focus of Brian Goldstone’s book, “There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America.” It’s a revelatory and gut-wrenching exploration of an often-ignored homeless population that is key to understanding poverty in America.

The book follows the lives of five families in Atlanta, a city where gentrification has pushed rent and housing costs out of reach for many low-income workers.

Goldstone’s narrative pulls readers into the daily challenges that the families face daily, from navigating a byzantine process for housing vouchers to enduring laws that offer more protections to landlords than renters.

Its structure and pace keeps readers engaged as it underscores how many working families are teetering on the edge, and the obstacles that are thrown in their path in finding stable housing.

Goldstone also explains how the problem has been exacerbated by a deliberately narrow definition of homelessness that left out the kinds of families he profiles.

“Everyone else was written out of the story,” Goldstone writes in the book’s epilogue, which also details potential policy solutions. “There Is No Place For Us” offers a chance to put this population and issue back into the story.

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THE Premier League’s highest-earning players and managers have been revealed – with one surprise inclusion.

French publication L’Equipe has looked at which stars take home the most amount of money each week.

And it’s no surprise that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland tops the list by quite a margin.

The 24-year-old put pen to paper on a huge nine-and-a-half year deal earlier this year.

In doing so, he also increased his weekly wage from £375,000 to £500,000.

Also joining Haaland on the rich list are players from Liverpool and Manchester United.

PLAYER RICH LIST

As already mentioned, Haaland earns the most money in the Premier League by far.

L’Equipe has revealed that he takes home an estimated gross monthly salary of around £2.2million.

That includes guaranteed add-ons, loyalty bonuses and image rights payments.

Ranked second in the list is Haaland’s Man City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne.

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The 33-year-old is currently estimated to be earning £1.7m monthly, which equates to £432,000-a-week.

However, he might not be making that for much longer.

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De Bruyne has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad this summer, with his contract set to expire in June.

He is yet to agree terms for a new deal with the Cityzens.

Joint-third in the rankings are Casemiro and Mohamed Salah.

Brazil midfielder Casemiro became Man Utd’s highest earner when he joined the club in a £70m transfer from Real Madrid in 2022.

And he recently revealed that he intends to see out his contract despite receiving criticism from fans for his underwhelming form.

Meanwhile, Liverpool fans are hoping that Salah extends his stay at Anfield.

The winger’s contract is due to expire in June and he is yet to agree terms for a renewal.

Both Casemiro and Salah pocket £1.5m-a-month, which works out as £376,250-per-week.

Joint-fifth on the list are loan stars Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling.

The duo each take home £1.4m every month (£349,000-a-week) which is split between their parent club and their loan club.

United allegedly pay 75% of Rashford’s wages, with Aston Villa covering the rest.

Meanwhile, Chelsea are covering the bulk of Sterling’s earnings, with Arsenal paying a smaller amount.

MANAGER RICH LIST

With Haaland topping the player rich list, his Man City boss Pep Guardiola leads the manager list.

The Spaniard is reported to be earning £1.7m-a-month, which equates to £416,000-a-week.

Meanwhile, his former assistant and current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is the second highest-earning boss in the Prem.

The Gunners boss allegedly banks £1.2m every month (£309,000 weekly) at the Emirates.

And arguably the most surprising inclusion across both lists is that of David Moyes.

The 61-year-old returned to Goodison Park earlier this year following the departure of Sean Dyche.

L’Equipe has reported that Moyes earns £1m every month (£257,000-a-week).

The Scot has enjoyed an impressive start to his time at Everton, lifting the club away from the relegation zone.