Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket.

Rex Burns tells the story of a small town in the American heartland that struggles to keep its head above water as the national economy tanks. In the face of mounting financial pressures, the community comes together to create a new currency - ground money - and find ways to sustain itself.

While the town's efforts are ultimately successful, the story is also a reminder of the fragility of life in an economy driven by ever-changing technology and global markets.; 8vo; $6.50.