Download or read book Saving Horatio Alger written by Richard V. Reeves and published by Brookings Institution Press. This book was released on 2014-08-20 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE BROOKINGS ESSAY: In the spirit of its commitment to high-quality, independent research, the Brookings Institution has commissioned works on major topics of public policy by distinguished authors, including Brookings scholars. The Brookings Essay is a multi-platform product aimed to engage readers in open dialogue and debate. The views expressed, however, are solely those of the author. Available in ebook only.