Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
by Barbara Ehrenreich
Nickel and Dimed: On by Barbara Ehrenreich holds a well received rating of 3.60 out of 5, based on 152.8K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 240 pages.
About Nickel and Dimed: On
Reveals low-wage America in all its tenacity, anxiety, and surprising generosity--a land of Big Boxes, fast food, and a thousand desperate stratagems for survival.Millions of Americans work full-time, year-round, for poverty-level wages. In 1998, Barbara Ehrenreich decided to join them. She was inspired in part by the rhetoric surrounding welfare reform, which promised that any job equals a better life. But how can anyone survive, let alone prosper, on $6-$7 an hour? To find out, Ehrenreich moved from Florida to Maine to Minnesota, taking the cheapest lodgings available and accepting work as a waitress, hotel maid, house cleaner, nursing home aide, and Wal-Mart salesperson. She soon discovered that even the "lowliest" occupations require exhausting mental and physical efforts. And one job is not enough; you need at least two if you intend to live indoors.Nickel and Dimed reveals low-wage America in all its tenacity, anxiety, and surprising generosity--a land of Big Boxes, fast food, and a thousand desperate stratagems for survival. Instantly acclaimed for its insight, humor, and passion, this book is changing the way America perceives its working poor.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Barbara Ehrenreich |
| Published | 2001 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 152,786 |
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What genre is Nickel and Dimed: On?
Nickel and Dimed: On is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 152.8K reader ratings, Nickel and Dimed: On has an average score of 3.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Nickel and Dimed: On?
Nickel and Dimed: On has 240 pages.
Who wrote Nickel and Dimed: On?
Nickel and Dimed: On was written by Barbara Ehrenreich. It was first published in 2001.
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The ISBN-13 for Nickel and Dimed: On is 9780805063900.0.
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