David Guterson's Story; No Place Like Home, is one that provoked thoughts in me about America's "middle class" that so many of us identify with. And let's face it, throwing the word America in front of that description makes all the difference. What we try to spin off as a modest lifestyle, is in reality a very self-indulgent one. While in other parts of the world, middle class means you're not starving; our middle class can be defined by the essential two car house hold, and most likely a gym membership. Saying that we're spoiled would be an understatement, especially considering most of us believe the opposite.

Even with our quality of living so much greater than that of most, we are in constant search to better our situation. Many people look for alternatives to living in large cities. They want better schools, larger houses, and safer streets. These things all sound great, Guterson questions whether it is worth the sacrafices one makes when owning a home in a "suburb-city".......

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Title: Gated Communities
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