Having And Being Had

"Having and Being Had is a handbook, told in vignettes, on how to reckon with a life that bends toward owning things. Through Biss’ inquiry, one is reminded that capitalism is not inevitable and that currency goes well beyond the money in one’s pocket. This collection is curious, sharp, funny (truly) and full of questions we, as a society, have forgotten how to ask about how we spend, what we buy, why we work, what labor is and how we calculate worth."