John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath follows the Joad family's desperate migration from Oklahoma's Dust Bowl to California during the Great Depression. More than a historical novel, Steinbeck creates a powerful indictment of economic injustice and a profound meditation on human dignity in the face of systematic exploitation. The novel transforms individual suffering into a universal story of resilience and collective struggle.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because Steinbeck showed that the greatest American stories are about those fighting for survival against impossible odds.

DETAILS 

• Author: John Steinbeck

• Publisher: Penguin Classics

• Format: Paperback