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

"Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" is a nonfiction book by Barbara Ehrenreich that explores the challenges faced by low-wage workers in the United States. Through immersive journalism, she takes on various minimum-wage jobs to reveal how difficult it is to survive on such income, highlighting issues like inadequate pay, unstable housing, and lack of benefits. The book sheds light on the systemic barriers and economic struggles many Americans face, encouraging a deeper understanding of poverty and the need for fair wages and better social support systems.