Books matching: raw portrayal of single motherhood
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Stephanie Land's memoir, 'Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive,' delves into her experiences as a single mother working as a maid to support herself and her daughter Mia. The book sheds light on the struggles faced by those working in low-paying positions, the challenges of navigating government assistance programs, and the emotional toll of living in poverty. Land's writing style is described as honest, gritty, and eye-opening, providing a raw portrayal of her journey from homelessness to pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
It was an afternoon in June, the day before her first birthday. I perched on the shelter’s threadbare love seat, holding up an old digital camera to capture her first steps. Mia’s tangled hair and thi...
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