Selling the Dream

“What a strange and insidious world Jane has chosen to explore and share with us, one that is hiding around every corner of American life.” -- <B>Susan Orlean, <I>New York Times</I> bestselling author of <I>The Library Book</I></B> “[A] piercing debut investigation into the pyramid schemes underlying such well-known American brands as Amway, Avon, and Mary Kay…[Selling the Dream] is an urgent and riveting exposé of the fraudulent tactics behind direct sales organizations.” -- <B><I>Publishers Weekly</I></B><B>, starred review</B> “Marie offers a biting exposé of multilevel marketing schemes (MLMs), triangular business structures that exploit people hoping to realize riches and success....Eye-opening reporting on a prolific scam.” -- <I><B>Kirkus Reviews</B></I> “Charting the dark underbelly of multilevel marketing isn’t for the faint of heart, but in Jane’s capable hands we’re along for a wild ride. In Selling the Dream her big heart and clear-eyed reporting are on full display.” -- <B>W. Kamau Bell, author of <I>The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell</I></B> “So, my former intern wrote a book. You're looking at it. I knew nothing about this world and loved learning about it from Jane.” -- <B>Ira Glass, host and producer of <I>This American Life</I></B>