Summary - Nickel And Dimed: Based On The Book By Barbara Ehrenreich

SUMMARY

NICKEL AND DIMED

BASED ON THE BOOK BY BARBARA EHRENREICH

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Conception of the Experiment and Initial Foray into Key West

Navigating Poverty in Key West: Work, Housing, and Departure

Portland, Maine: The Challenges of a New Locale and the Dietary Aide Experience

Portland, Maine: The Grueling Reality of Housecleaning with The Maids

Navigating the Social Safety Net and Developing Coping Mechanisms

Transition to Minneapolis and Initial Housing and Job Search

The Retail Reality at Wal-Mart: Labor and Survival

Broader Reflections on Poverty and Inequality

Concluding Thoughts and the End of the Experiment

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich chronicles the author's immersive journey into the world of low-wage work in America. Seeking to understand the realities faced by the unskilled workforce, Ehrenreich takes on jobs as a waitress, hotel housekeeper, and retail associate in different cities. Her narrative vividly portrays the challenges of surviving on meager earnings, including the difficulties of finding affordable housing, the physical and emotional toll of the work, and the often-dehumanizing aspects of these jobs. The book explores themes of poverty, economic inequality, and the invisible struggles of the working poor in a seemingly prosperous society.

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Release date

Audiobook: 22 March 2025