In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air, Rachel Slade's Into the Raging Sea is a nail-biting account of the sinking of the container ship El Faro, the crew of thirty-three who perished onboard, and the destructive forces of globalisation that put the ship in harm's way.
The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (and How It Got That Way)
The narrative follows Ben and Whitney Waxman, a couple in Maine striving to revive American manufacturing by creating ethically made sweatshirts. Their journey explores the complexities of the textile industry, tracing the hoodie’s origins from cotton fields to factories, while highlighting the historical significance of textiles in capitalism and labor movements. As they navigate personal struggles and broader economic challenges, including the impact of the pandemic, their story intertwines with critical themes of global politics, trade, and the ethics of production.