Nickel and Dimed

"Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" is a book by Barbara Ehrenreich, published in 2001. It follows her firsthand experience of living and working in low-wage jobs across the United States. Ehrenreich takes on various roles, such as a waitress and a hotel maid, to understand the struggles of the working poor. The book highlights the challenges of making ends meet, the inadequacies of minimum wage, and the systemic issues that trap people in poverty. It serves as an eye-opening commentary on the realities faced by millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck.