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Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
by Barbara Ehrenreich
from Holt Paperbacks
Customer Reviews:
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 
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A Small Peek into the world of minimum wage 
I agree with most people who read this book in saying that Barbara only gave us a glimpse into the world of minimum wage and trying to *live* on it. Skimmed the surface, so to speak. Even though, I enjoyed the book and thought it was well put together.
Was there a lot left out that should have been included, YES. Did that make this a horrible book, NO. But delving deeper would have made it a much better book and possibly more respected in the community.
We get to see Barb take on 3 minimum wage... more info
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Oh please, 
Talk about making a mountain out of a mole hill. The number of positive reviews for this book is really truly suprising. I'll spare you my rant. Buy it on the cheap if you must read..either that, or I'll GIVE you my copy.
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Good book. Very interesting 
Enjoying the book thus far. Really gives practical information about what it is like to try to live on minimum wage.
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Must read for the 'Haves' in this country
I have to admit, I grew up as person of privilege. I am from a large home in suburbia and drove a Mercedes SUV to high school every day. I was always taught to appreciate the things you have, and how lucky I am. Being born into wealth doesn't take talent, it takes luck. Even being born in the United States alone takes luck, you only had a 5% chance of being born here.
This book reaffirmed my core belief that while hard work and brains can get you places, the effect of the starting hand your dealt... more info
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