77 pages 2 hours read

Stephanie Land

Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Maid by Stephanie Land follows her journey from single parenthood, poverty, and low-wage labor to a better life as a writer in Missoula, Montana, detailing her struggles with raising her daughter Mia, working as a housecleaner, and navigating the challenges of government aid and social stigmas. The book highlights systemic poverty, survival in the gig economy, and the underbelly of upper-middle-class America from a housecleaner's perspective. The book addresses intimate partner violence.

Reviews & Readership

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Maid by Stephanie Land has garnered widespread praise for its candid portrayal of poverty and resilience. Readers appreciate Land's authentic voice and compelling storytelling, while some criticize the narrative for occasional repetitiveness. Overall, it is lauded for shedding light on the struggles of America's working poor.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Maid?

Fans of relatable, heartfelt memoirs like Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich and Educated by Tara Westover will find Maid by Stephanie Land compelling. This book appeals to readers interested in social justice, single motherhood, and overcoming poverty while providing an intimate glimpse into the struggles of working-class America.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Sociology

Poverty

Themes

Society: Class

Identity: Femininity

Identity: Mental Health