"The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander - This book examines the ways in which the criminal justice system disproportionately affects people of color, particularly Black men, and how mass incarceration functions as a new form of racial control. Alexander's book is widely considered to be one of the most impactful books of the last decade, as it has helped to raise awareness of the issue of mass incarceration and has influenced policy and public opinion.
"Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond - This book tells the story of evictions in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and how it is a symptom of poverty and inequality in the United States. Desmond's book is widely considered to be one of the most impactful books of the last decade as it has helped to raise awareness of the issue of housing insecurity and has influenced policy and public opinion.
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot - This book tells the true story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were taken without her knowledge and used for scientific research. Skloot's book is widely considered to be one of the most impactful books of the last decade as it has helped to raise awareness of the ethical issues surrounding medical research, and has influenced policy and public opinion.
"The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain" by Bill Bryson - This travelogue tells the story of the author's journey through rural England. Bryson's book is widely considered to be one of the most impactful books of the last decade as it has helped to raise awareness of the issue of Brexit and has influenced public opinion.
"Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" by Atul Gawande - This book explores the ways in which the medical system approaches end-of-life care, and how it often fails to address the needs and desires of the patient. Gawande's book is widely considered to be one of the most impactful books of the last decade as it has helped to raise awareness of the issue of end-of-life care and has influenced policy and public opinion.
These books are widely considered to be some of the most impactful narrative nonfiction books of the last decade, as they have raised awareness of important issues and have influenced policy and public opinion.
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