The stories of the Zimbabwean situation particularly those of the urban townships of Bulawayo are poignantly narrated through the voices of family members recounting their personal circumstances and what they perceive as the primary factors contributing to their repressed positions in the socioeconomical hierarchy. Using an insiders perspective Professor Moyo goes behind the scenes in order to dismantle the simplistic blame game which asserts that the deterioration of Zimbabwe was caused solely by the current ZANUPF lead government.The study details the historical context and interpretations of history which led to the muchdiscussed Zimbabwean political and economic crisis. Socioeconomic policies that shape and continue to shape the complex livelihoods of the Zimbabwean people are also attributed to current and future conditions. The author argues that within the Zimbabwean situation these contributors and their counters have not encouraged the prioritization of the needs of the most vulnerable population groups but rather that they have a tendency to hinder their general well being by limiting fundamental resources such as access to basic necessities freedoms affirmation of communality and individuality. Through the narratives of the Zimbabwean people Professor Moyo highlights some of the acute strategies they and their families have used to survive as a way to explore future policy avenues that take into account peoples agentiveness the capacity to overcome unfavorable conditions by utilizing what little resources are available Zimbabwes greatest asset.