"Street Dreams" is a specialized book that addresses the topic of employment trajectories of former inmates. It examines how incarceration affects income conditions in the illegal sector for youth and young adults. The research is based on theories of stigmatization, social and human capital, as well as the structure of opportunities. The author, Donald T. Hutcherson, argues that due to deficiencies in the regular labor market, ex-inmates are compelled to resort to illegal sources of income. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of incarceration on illegal earnings and employs random effects models to assess the differences between former offenders and non-offenders. The book offers valuable insights into the challenges faced by this population group and highlights the complex relationships between incarceration and income opportunities.