

$2. 00 a Day
Book • 2015
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00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America reveals the lives of families surviving on minimal cash income, often relying on creative survival strategies.
The book exposes the harsh realities of poverty in the U.S.
, highlighting the failures of the welfare system and the struggles of those living in extreme poverty.
Through compelling profiles, Edin and Shaefer illuminate the challenges faced by these families and propose new ideas for addressing income inequality.
00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America reveals the lives of families surviving on minimal cash income, often relying on creative survival strategies.
The book exposes the harsh realities of poverty in the U.S.
, highlighting the failures of the welfare system and the struggles of those living in extreme poverty.
Through compelling profiles, Edin and Shaefer illuminate the challenges faced by these families and propose new ideas for addressing income inequality.
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