Heartland
A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth
Sarah Smarsh
The book is a personal narrative that explores the author's upbringing in a poor, rural Kansas family over generations, highlighting the systemic socio-economic challenges and cultural dynamics faced by the working class in America. It delves into themes of poverty, education, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life against the backdrop of the American Dream.
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