House Lust: America’s Obsession with Our Homes

Why do we crave bigger, fancier, and more expensive houses? How does our housing obsession affect our economy, culture, and happiness? Find out in this insightful and entertaining book by Daniel McGinn, a senior editor at Harvard Business Review. McGinn examines the history, psychology, and sociology of our house lust, and offers practical advice on how to resist it. Whether you are a homeowner, a renter, or a house hunter, this book will make you rethink your relationship with your home.