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

• Author: Barbara Ehrenreich
• GTIN: 9781429926645
• Language: English

"Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" is a work of immersive journalism by Barbara Ehrenreich. Driven by a desire to understand the realities of poverty, Ehrenreich experiments to see if she can survive on minimum wage jobs. Leaving her comfortable life, she takes on low-paying jobs as a waitress, hotel maid, and cleaning woman. Through her experiences, she exposes the challenges, hardships, and hidden costs faced by millions of Americans struggling to make ends meet. Ehrenreich documents the physical and emotional toll, the difficulty of finding affordable housing and healthcare, and the systemic barriers that trap people in poverty. "Nickel and Dimed" explores the working poor, prompting readers to reconsider the true cost of cheap labor and the meaning of the American dream. It offers a raw look at the lives of those who often go unnoticed, providing a vital perspective on the struggles faced by the working class.