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One of Buzzfeed's 18 Best Nonfiction Books Of 2016 A lyrical, intelligent, authentic, and necessary look at the intersection of race and class in Chicago, a Great American City In this intelligent and highly important narrative, Chicago-native Natalie Moore shines a light on contemporary segregation in the city's South Side; with a memoirist's eye, she showcases the lives of these communities through the stories of people who reside there. The South Side shows the impact of Chicago's historic segregation - and the ongoing policies that keep the system intact. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Picador Paper


Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 4, 2019


Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250118336


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 32


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.5 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 0.64 x 8.17 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #152,713 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #122 in Sociology of Urban Areas #479 in Discrimination & Racism #1,053 in Cultural & Ethnic Studies


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Beautifully written and profoundly explained history of Chicago’s southside. A must read.
Format: Kindle
An amazing portrait and history of a city told with insight and empathy by an incredibly gifted writer and researcher. Natalie Moore has delivered a slice of Chicago from a perspective only a special talent could. Andrew Davis - Director of the Fugitive and Stony Island who grew up on the far southside. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025 by Andy D
    • South Side!
Format: Kindle
Where to start? As a white south-sider in an interracial marriage living in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood this book really hit close to home. I'm not nieve about racism in our neighborhood or the city at large, but the continuing institutional racism described just wears on you. Moore does a great job of mixing autobiographical info with broader neighborhood data to really give you a feel of the city. Hearing about her struggles in Bronzeville was a bit heartbreaking. I haven't spent much time in the neighborhood and feel a bit guilty for neglecting it. I was heartened to hear about her reception in Bridgeport, I've experienced much the same in my time there. I don't drink but can vouch for Maria's. All in all a must read for any Chicagoan from the north, west, or south sides. My only real criticism is that it really could have used more content on the Hispanic population of our side of town. Moore acknowledges this, so no stars off, but in mentioning the decline of black political power from the Washington administration this is a key point. That chapter was phenomenal in any case. This review has meandered enough. Read the book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017 by Kindle Customer
    • Great Read
Format: Kindle
This book has given me a new perspective on segregation/integration in Chicago. I especially appreciate learning historical information about Chicago during the 1930's - 50's. Finally, information about the dismantling of the Robert Taylor, Cabrini Green and State St. Housing Projects was most reveling! Thanks for your research and personal insight. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016 by Charles Emmons
    • One of the best books about Chicago
Format: Kindle
This book takes a fairly deep dive into the systemic systems that shaped the southside of Chicago. If you want to truly understand Chicago, then I highly recommend you read it.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025 by concerned consumer
    • Hard To Finish
Format: Kindle
As a writer and a kind human, I wanted to be able to give this book a pretty high rating but it just wasn't what I expected. (*I think with regard to books, Amazon should offer some guidelines as to what we should be rating the book on! That way, those of us who do rate books, are of similar mindset. This would be appreciated by every author I would imagine because the author has an idea what he/she is being rated on and where to perhaps do something differently.) Are they being rated on whether a particular reader loved the book? Or are they losing a star or two because of poor editing? Or maybe another reader loved the ending so he gave it 5 stars? My lower rating is because it didn't draw me in and hold my attention within a reasonable amount of time. I found it to be rather dull due to statistical analysis and mathematical information and charts. I felt it read similarly to a college textbook because it is rather dry. I had hoped to find more personality, more personal stories -- something along the lines of "Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol or "Nickel and Dimed by Barbara E. But it could very well be that was not the purpose of the book if we consider the author's intent. I think that may be the case here. It was well researched and edited. I liked the map since I've never visited Illinois and the photos really added to the book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2025 by Lori D'Amico
    • A Must Read
Format: Kindle
This book seems well researched and is interestingly written. Mrs. Moore provides salient analysis of the issues of racism and segregation in Chicago and other places. Her writing humanizes and puts a face on the people whose lives are sometime reduced to newspaper headlines and sound bites. The content is historical, but it's current and relevant. It's a must read for anyone who thinks he or she understands why Chicago is the way that it is. I purchased the Kindle edition, but I intend to buy the book to add to my library. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2016 by Sheila K.
    • INTEGRATION IS MORE THAN A MIND AND HEART ISSUE
Format: Kindle
This book helped me to see integration not only as a "mind and heart" issue but as an economic issue that involves the sharing of resources for the good of the community as a whole. Natalie Moore suggests ways to achieve integration without the loss of self-determination or ethnic identity. I grew up on the south side (in Chatham) and learned much about my former city that I didn't know. The book was informative, well-written, and well worth the read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019 by carolyn studer
    • Good trip down memory lane
Format: Hardcover
It is a good book for someone like me who has lived this experience. "Oh yeah, I remember that" but there were no revelations about the south side at that time. This is a good book for someone who wants to know what it was like...back in the day.
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2016 by V Simpson

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