$2.00 A Day
Living on Almost Nothing in America
Kathryn J. Edin|H. Luke Shaefer
The book presents an in-depth look at the lives of Americans who survive on $2 per day or less, exposing the harsh realities of extreme poverty in the wealthiest nation on earth. It combines research data with personal stories to illustrate the challenges faced by the poor in obtaining basic necessities and navigating inadequate welfare systems.
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