More free time means more books read. I decided to read this book because as Pat and I come in contact with so many "less-fortunate" people in New York our conversation has often led to a book he read in high school, Nickle and Dimed.
Book Synopsis:
Barbara Ehrenreich’s non-fiction bestseller, Nickel and Dimed, is the story of an essay writer who went undercover as a low wage worker to find out how non-skilled workers make ends meet. The experiment took place in Florida, Maine, and Minnesota, with the author finding a job and lodgings in each location. The experiment was held for one month in each location, working full time and living only off the amount of money earned in low-wage jobs. The goal was to determine whether or not the author could both live off the money earned and have enough money at the end of the month to pay the next month’s rent.
I was not particularly enthralled in this book or find her lifestyle astounding. I even laughed a few times as she described our currently living conditions in New York. However, it was humbling to see how I have been given so many opportunities to live a successful and comfortable life. It makes me thankful for all the hard work of my parents, their parents and so forth. It opened my eyes to the difficult cycle of poverty and how it takes a strong will and even maybe a little "luck" to break out.
You know I totally appriciate your book reviews because I just picked up the Uglies and am enjoying it so far. Can you possibly send me the Hunger games if that belonged to you. I want to read that one. Thanks again for the reviews and keep the reading up. I feel like this is my summer to read.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that YOU do because Pat makes fun of me for doing it. I will definitely send you the hunger games when my friend finishes it! It is very popular among us wives!
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