Jake Halpern
Jake Halpern is an American author, journalist, and radio producer known for his work in both fiction and non-fiction. He has contributed to various publications and has been recognized for his storytelling and investigative journalism.
Books
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1. Welcome To The New World
Waking Up in Trump's America
This graphic novel presents a poignant and deeply human narrative of a Syrian refugee family's journey to the United States, capturing their hopes, struggles, and the challenges they face in adapting to a new life. Through vivid illustrations and compelling storytelling, the book delves into the complexities of immigration, cultural assimilation, and the pursuit of the American dream, offering readers a window into the resilience and determination of those seeking a fresh start in a foreign land.
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2. Bad Paper
Chasing Debt from Wall Street to the Underworld
An investigative narrative that exposes the shadowy business of buying and collecting charged-off consumer debt, following how debt is bought for pennies on the dollar, repackaged and pursued through aggressive and often legally dubious tactics in courts and on the street, and showing the human toll on vulnerable people, the industry players who profit, and the regulatory and legal loopholes that allow the system to thrive.
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