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Amaliya L.

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Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich

Informative, Insightful, Interesting

Interesting read - lacks full picture of the issue at hand

I found this truthful and insightful however the writer was not discriminated for employment. As a white woman applying for work with high school dropouts and illegal immigrants she received preferential employment. I would have liked to see this perspective written by a minority or include a survey of experiences.
The author shows how many people can not survive on minimum wage but I think it did not show how bad it can truly be.

The Almost Moon: A Novel by Alice Sebold

Dark, Gloomy, Dramatic

A read to be discussed

I personally did not enjoy this book but after discussion I have more respect for the work. I would recommend this book for discussion but I would not recommend this book as a solo read.

The Lost German Slave Girl: The Extraordinary True Story of the Slave Sally Miller and Her Fight for Freedom in Old New Orleans by John Bailey

An interesting look at identity in the 1840's

Dirty Havana Trilogy: A Novel in Stories by Pedro Juan Gutierrez

Provokes discussion but goes into the nitty gritty

Interesting read but would recommend for clubs without inhibitions.

Water for Elephants: A Novel by Sara Gruen

Adventurous, Dramatic, Interesting

Wonderful view into the times of traveling circuses

City of Refuge: A Novel by Tom Piazza

Great read for anyone not affected by Hurricane Katrina

Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress: Tales of Growing Up Groovy and Clueless by Susan Jane Gilman

Enjoyable read that will make you think of your childhood