Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America

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Exposing America's working poor with raw honesty.

"Nickel and Dimed" isn't just an eye-opening journey, but a deeply personal experience. Barbara Ehrenreich doesn't just write about the struggle to make ends meet; she lives it, showing us the grueling reality behind the glossy American dream. If you've ever pondered about the true cost of low-wage jobs on human dignity, this book goes beyond mere statistics and news stories. It's a powerful narrative that could forever change how you view the service industry and those who labor within it.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest (2001)
  • ALA Alex Award (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America

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ISBN: 9780805063882
Publisher: Metropolitan Books
Date of Publication: 2001-05-08
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.65
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Essayist and cultural critic Barbara Ehrenreich explores the challenges faced by millions of Americans surviving on low wages, through her experiences working in various jobs across different states. She sheds light on the harsh realities of the working poor and challenges the notion of hard work as a means to escape poverty. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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Exposing America's working poor with raw honesty.

"Nickel and Dimed" isn't just an eye-opening journey, but a deeply personal experience. Barbara Ehrenreich doesn't just write about the struggle to make ends meet; she lives it, showing us the grueling reality behind the glossy American dream. If you've ever pondered about the true cost of low-wage jobs on human dignity, this book goes beyond mere statistics and news stories. It's a powerful narrative that could forever change how you view the service industry and those who labor within it.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Current Interest (2001)
  • ALA Alex Award (2002)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.