This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

1. 1. Separated

   Inside an American Tragedy

   

   This compelling narrative delves into the heart-wrenching and controversial policy of family separation at the U.S.-Mexico border, offering a detailed account of the events and decisions that led to this humanitarian crisis. Through meticulous research and firsthand interviews, the book sheds light on the personal stories of those affected, the bureaucratic chaos, and the political motivations behind the policy. It serves as both an exposé and a call to action, urging readers to confront the moral and ethical implications of immigration enforcement practices.

   Purchase from Bookshop.org

2. 2. Firestorm The Great Los Angeles Fires And America's New Age Of Disaster

   The Great Los Angeles Fires And America's New Age Of Disaster

   

   A vivid, on-the-ground account of California’s recent wildfire crisis that combines reporting from survivors and first responders with analysis of how climate change, decades of risky development, aging infrastructure, and policy failures turned seasonal blazes into urban catastrophes. It traces specific fires and their human toll while examining the roles of utilities, insurers, emergency managers, and elected officials, showing how institutions were unprepared for hotter, drier conditions and stronger winds. The narrative links local devastation to broader national questions about carbon-driven warming and resilience, and concludes with a warning and prescriptions for planning, investment, and equitable adaptation to limit increasingly frequent, high-consequence disasters.

   Purchase from Bookshop.org