Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America is an interesting and thought-provoking book to read. Written by Barbara Ehrenreich in the late 1990s, she recounts her experience working low wage jobs in Florida (waiting tables), Maine (house keeping), and Minnesota (retail). She tries to make ends meet without using her savings and documents the difficulties of the effort. All the stories are well-written, the outcome is expected and Ehrenreich doesn't provide many new insights into how we can really make life better for the working underclass. Nonetheless, I would recommend reading the book if only to remind you of the substantial efforts of those we can sometimes overlook. She is the author of many other books which I just might have to read if I have a chance!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Nickel & Dimed
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America is an interesting and thought-provoking book to read. Written by Barbara Ehrenreich in the late 1990s, she recounts her experience working low wage jobs in Florida (waiting tables), Maine (house keeping), and Minnesota (retail). She tries to make ends meet without using her savings and documents the difficulties of the effort. All the stories are well-written, the outcome is expected and Ehrenreich doesn't provide many new insights into how we can really make life better for the working underclass. Nonetheless, I would recommend reading the book if only to remind you of the substantial efforts of those we can sometimes overlook. She is the author of many other books which I just might have to read if I have a chance!
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