Nickel and Dimed

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Good Books rating 4.5

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  • ID: 605
  • Added: 2025-09-18
  • Updated: 2025-09-18
  • ISBN: 9781783787548
  • Published: 2021-03-04
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 1
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In 'Nickel and Dimed,' Barbara Ehrenreich goes undercover to explore the lives of America's working poor. She takes on low-wage jobs in various states, living on the minimum wage to see if it's possible to make ends meet. Her firsthand account exposes the struggles and indignities faced by millions of workers in the service industry. /n/n Ehrenreich's journey highlights the systemic issues that keep people trapped in poverty, despite working full-time. Her eye-opening experiences and insightful analysis provide a compelling look at the economic disparities in modern America.

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A Little Blog of Books · 2020-02-02
eye-opening 4.50

This book is a gripping account of the struggles faced by low-wage workers, highlighting the harsh realities of survival on minimum wage. The narrative is both eye-opening and deeply moving, offering a stark look at the challenges of the working poor.

The reviewer found this book to be an eye-opening exploration of the daily struggles faced by those working in low-wage jobs. They appreciate how the author immerses herself in various roles to provide a firsthand account of the difficulties and indignities of living on such a meager income. The reviewer also notes that the book's relevance has not diminished over time, as many of the issues it addresses continue to plague the working poor today. They commend the author for her courage and honesty in exposing these harsh realities, making it a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the plight of the working class.


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    An impressive and still relevant piece of undercover journalism about the realities of minimum wage work.

    The narrative is both eye-opening and deeply moving.

    The book's relevance has not diminished over time.