Rachel Sherman Knihy

Exploring the complexities of a young woman's journey from adolescence to adulthood, this story collection captures the spectrum of experiences including crushes, family dynamics, and the challenges of love. With a blend of humor and sensitivity, the narratives tackle topics like a high school crush on a teacher, the impact of a seductive au pair, and the trials of parenting brain-injured twins. Sherman's direct prose offers a fresh perspective, appealing to fans of contemporary authors known for their emotional depth and insight.

A surprising and revealing look at how today’s elite view their wealth and place in society From TV’s “real housewives” to The Wolf of Wall Street, our popular culture portrays the wealthy as materialistic and entitled. But what do we really know about those who live on “easy street”? In this penetrating book, Rachel Sherman draws on rare in-depth interviews that she conducted with fifty affluent New Yorkers—from hedge fund financiers and artists to stay-at-home mothers—to examine their lifestyle choices and understanding of privilege. Sherman upends images of wealthy people as invested only in accruing social advantages for themselves and their children. Instead, these liberal elites, who believe in diversity and meritocracy, feel conflicted about their position in a highly unequal society. As the distance between rich and poor widens, Uneasy Street not only explores the lives of those at the top but also sheds light on how extreme inequality comes to seem ordinary and acceptable to the rest of us.

Set against the backdrop of Long Island, this collection delves into the complexities of a troubled family, exploring the profound impact of mental illness on their dynamics. Drawing comparisons to "The Ice Storm," it captures generational differences in relationships and marriage while offering a wry perspective on suburban life. Influenced by Alice Munro's focus on personal history, the narrative provides a poignant and insightful examination of familial ties and the challenges they face.