Nickel and Dimed

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In "Nickel and Dimed," Barbara Ehrenreich explores the struggles of Americans working low-wage jobs, challenging the notion that any job can lead to a better life. Through her firsthand experiences as a waitress, hotel maid, and more, she uncovers the harsh reality of trying to survive on poverty-level wages. The book sheds light on the tenacity and anxiety of low-rent America, highlighting the exhausting efforts required in even the most seemingly "unskilled" occupations. With a new foreword by Matthew Desmond, the relevance of Ehrenreich's perspective on poverty and survival remains poignant two decades later.

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244

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Metropolitan Books