Barbara Ehrenreich’s bold experiment to work in the lower depths of the American economy while trying to keep her head above water has become a classic of investigative writing. This Book Review of Nickel and Dimed distills her findings and what they mean for us today.

A savvy essayist goes “undercover” to expose the realities of low-wage labor in America.

READ THIS Book REVIEW IF YOU:

• Want to understand what being “lower class” looks like in everyday practice
• Wonder what it takes to survive in an economy built on exploitation of cheap labor
• Want an honest look into the financial, emotional, and physical challenges of a low-wage working life.

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