

Heartland
Book • 2018
Heartland is a memoir by Sarah Smarsh that delves into her experiences growing up in rural Kansas, navigating the challenges of poverty and social class.
The book combines personal narrative with cultural analysis, examining how economic policies and societal norms impact working-class families.
Smarsh reflects on her family's history and her own journey, highlighting the resilience and struggles of those living in poverty.
The book combines personal narrative with cultural analysis, examining how economic policies and societal norms impact working-class families.
Smarsh reflects on her family's history and her own journey, highlighting the resilience and struggles of those living in poverty.
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