Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Extreme Poverty: The book discusses extreme poverty in America, defined as living on $2 or less per day, challenging the belief that it doesn't exist in developed countries.
Books similar to "$2.00 A Day":
Tightrope
Nicholas D. Kristof|Sheryl WuDunn
Nickel and Dimed
Barbara Ehrenreich
Maid
Stephanie Land
Hand to Mouth
Linda Tirado
Heartland
Sarah Smarsh
There Are No Children Here
Alex Kotlowitz
Invisible Child
Andrea Elliott
The End of Poverty
Jeffrey D. Sachs
When Helping Hurts
Steve Corbett|Brian Fikkert
Portfolios of the Poor
Daryl Collins|Jonathan Morduch|Stuart Rutherford|Orlanda Ruthven