Foreword / by Barbara Ehrenreich -- It takes money to make money -- You get what you pay for -- You can't pay a doctor in chickens anymore -- I'm not angry so much as I'm really tired -- I've got way bigger problems than a spinach salad can solve -- This part is about sex -- We do not have babies for welfare money -- Poverty is fucking expensive -- Being poor isn't a crime--it just feels like it -- An open letter to rich people. Linda Tirado knows from experience what it is to be poor, to struggle to make ends meet. She has worked all hours as a food service worker in a chain restaurant to support her young family. She knows what it's like to have problems you wish you could fix, but no money, energy or resources to fix ...
Linda Tirado Books
Linda Tirado embodies the average American navigating the daily challenges of life. Through her poignant essay on poverty, she reveals the psychological toll of financial hardship and justifies decisions that may seem ill-advised from an external perspective. Her writing is raw and authentic, stemming from lived experience. Tirado offers valuable insight into the complexities of living in poverty, breaking down stereotypes and fostering deeper understanding.
