This book opens our eyes about how far we have come as people and resources. I had no idea how deplorable the living conditions were in so many ways for Victorian london. Some of the facts go into more detail than a person may want to hear, but I can't help but be interested in it. These are actual living conditions and filled with fact. It makes you appreciate everything you have. Only downside for me was that it was almost too disgusting in detail. Not for the faint hearted.