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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the author of the Pulitzer Prize–winning Arab and Jew, an intimate portrait unfolds of working American families struggling against insurmountable odds to escape poverty."This is clearly one of those seminal books that every American should read and read now." —The New York Times Book Review
As David K. Shipler makes clear in this powerful, humane study, the invisible poor are engaged in the activity most respected in American ideology—hard, honest work. But their version of the American Dream is a nightmare: low-paying, dead-end jobs; the profound failure of government to improve upon decaying housing, health care, and education; the failure of families to break the patterns of child abuse and substance abuse. Shipler exposes the interlocking problems by taking us into the sorrowful, infuriating, courageous lives of the poor—white and black, Asian and Latino, citizens and immigrants. We encounter them every day, for they do jobs essential to the American economy. This impassioned book not only dissects the problems, but makes pointed, informed recommendations for change. It is a book that stands to make a difference.
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Discover the untold stories of working American families in "The Working Poor: Invisible in America" - a gripping national bestseller that takes you deep into the struggles of those fighting against insurmountable odds to escape poverty. From Pulitzer Prize-winning author David K. Shipler, this intimate portrait sheds light on the invisible poor who embody the American ideology of hard work, yet are trapped in a never-ending cycle of low-paying, dead-end jobs.
Uncover the harsh reality faced by millions as they grapple with decaying housing, inadequate healthcare, and subpar education. Through the heartfelt narratives of individuals from diverse backgrounds - white, black, Asian, Latino, citizens, and immigrants - Shipler reveals the profound failures of both government and families in providing a pathway out of poverty.
This eye-opening book goes beyond simply exposing the interlocking problems. It also offers informed recommendations for change by delving into the everyday lives of those who perform jobs essential to the American economy. As The New York Times Book Review states, "This is clearly one of those seminal books that every American should read and read now."
Join the movement for change and gain a deeper understanding of the injustices faced by the invisible poor. Let "The Working Poor: Invisible in America" be your catalyst for action and drive the conversation towards a more equitable society. Get your copy today and make a difference.
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