Books Book Review: ‘The Inheritance,’ by Janet Reitman
Following the lives of ordinary citizens, a new book by Janet Reitman fashions an intimate, morally complex portrait of an insecure America.
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· October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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Following the lives of ordinary citizens, a new book by Janet Reitman fashions an intimate, morally complex portrait of an insecure America.
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