Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
Description
In this groundbreaking work, journalist Barbara Ehrenreich immerses herself in the world of low-wage labor, taking on jobs as a waitress, maid, and retail worker across America. Driven by the question of how anyone can survive on minimum wage, she navigates the harsh realities of poverty, revealing the immense physical and mental toll of "survival jobs." Ehrenreich's unflinching reportage exposes the systemic challenges faced by millions, demonstrating that one job is rarely enough to secure basic necessities like housing. This essential read offers a powerful, often surprising, look at the tenacity, anxiety, and unexpected kindness found within the lives of the working poor.
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paperback
Henry Holt and Company
Published Jan 1, 2002
240 pages
ISBN: 9780805063899
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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