Exploring Economic Fragility and the Cost of Being Poor

Nickel and Dime by Barbara Aaron Reich is a powerful book that exposes the economic fragility of many people in the country. It highlights the rigged system that not only keeps the poor in poverty but also increases the cost of being poor. The author immerses herself in the lives of low-wage workers and experiences firsthand the struggles they face. It's a beautifully written, poignant, and eye-opening read.