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Nickel and Dimed On Getting By in America - Not Author: Acclaimed as an instant classic upon publication, Nickel and Dimed has sold more than 1.5 million copies and become a staple of classroom reading. Chosen for “one book” initiatives across the country, it has fueled nationwide campaigns for a living wage. Funny, poignant, and passionate, this revelatory firsthand account of life in low-... more »
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Codi S. (codigirl) reviewed Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America on + 2 more book reviews
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. It was originally assigned as a college class read, and I was surprised and sad to see how accurate and real it is. Ehrenreich does a fantastic job of showing just how hard life can be in trying to live on minimum wage in our society. GREAT JOB!
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
An investigative journalist enters the world of service work, as a waitress, a motel maid, a house cleaning service employee and as a Wal*Mart clerk. All low paying jobs and she documents how it is nearly impossible to exist on these wages... and why people stay in such jobs. Quite an eye opener.
Kerry K. (mistysmere) - TX reviewed Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America on + 141 more book reviews
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
While an interesting book, there is very little surprise information in it.
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Okay, but lacking in "the other side of the story."
Read "Scratch Begginings: Me, $25 and the Search for the American Dream" by Adam W. Shepard, if you desire true balance on this issue and a more hopeful look at the still-present American Dream.
Read "Scratch Begginings: Me, $25 and the Search for the American Dream" by Adam W. Shepard, if you desire true balance on this issue and a more hopeful look at the still-present American Dream.
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