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Culture critic Maris Kreizman's narration conveys an unmistakable power that resonates from her experience and reflection on the myths of American life. Kreizman grew up buying into the meritocracy and the value of "paying your dues." Then, while battling chronic illness, she experienced a crash course on the broken American institution of healthcare, in which medicine and treatment come at a premium few can afford. An observer of pop culture, Kreizman also discusses the discrepancy between law enforcement practices on television and those in the real world. Her marriage stands apart--a solid relationship of two people who have each other's backs. Kreizman's compelling essays roundly reject many of the premises that liberals believe in. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2025]