I can't believe that in this day and age big and small companies think people can live on minimum wage. I liked this book and it brought up many discussions on weather or not it is the fault of the person for not having skills or the state/government for not caring enough about them. Highly reccommended.

The book didn't come as any surprise to me. Hasn't this always been a problem? Greater minds than mine haven't had an answer. What is the solution?

The book' strengths are in the details about how hard it is to find housing, decent food, and self-respect for those trying to survive on a minimum wage salary. It stimulated lots of discussion about member's horror stories doing this type of work, either paid or as a volunteer.