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Nomadland: Surviving America in the TwentyFirst Century,New
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The inspiration for Chlo Zhao's celebrated film starring Frances McDormand, winner of the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best ActressMarch and April pick for the PBS NewshourNew York Times 'Now Read This' Book ClubNew York Times bestseller'People who thought the 2008 financial collapse was over a long time ago need to meet the people Jessica Bruder got to know in this scorching, beautifully written, vivid, disturbing (and occasionally wryly funny) book.' Rebecca SolnitFrom the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazons CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, lowcost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social security comes up short, often underwater on mortgages, these invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in latemodel RVs, travel trailers, and vans, forming a growing community of nomads.On frequently traveled routes between seasonal jobs, Jessica Bruder meets people from all walks of life: a former professor, a McDonalds vice president, a minister, a college administrator, and a motorcycle cop, among many othersincluding her irrepressible protagonist, a onetime cocktail waitress, Home Depot clerk, and general contractor named Linda May.In a secondhand vehicle she christens Van Halen, Bruder hits the road to get to know her subjects more intimately. Accompanying Linda May and others from campground toilet cleaning to warehouse product scanning to desert reunions, then moving on to the dangerous work of beet harvesting, Bruder tells a compelling, eyeopening tale of the dark underbelly of the American economyone that foreshadows the precarious future that may await many more of us. At the same time, she celebrates the exceptional resilience and creativity of these quintessential Americans who have given up ordinary rootedness to survive. Like Linda May, who dreams of finding land on which to build her own sustainable Earthship home, they have not given up hope. 25 illustrations
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- Q: What is 'Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century' about? A: 'Nomadland' explores the lives of transient older Americans who travel in RVs and vans in search of work, highlighting the challenges they face in a post-Great Recession economy.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Nomadland'? A: The book is authored by Jessica Bruder, who provides a detailed account of the nomadic lifestyle and the resilience of those living it.
- Q: When was 'Nomadland' published? A: 'Nomadland' was published on September 4, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Nomadland' have? A: 'Nomadland' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Nomadland' suitable for book clubs? A: 'Nomadland' is a great choice for book clubs, as it was featured in the PBS Newshour-New York Times 'Now Read This' Book Club.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Nomadland'? A: 'Nomadland' delves into themes of economic hardship, resilience, community, and the search for belonging among transient workers.
- Q: Does 'Nomadland' include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Nomadland' features 25 illustrations that complement the text.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy 'Nomadland'? A: 'Nomadland' is ideal for readers interested in economic issues, social commentary, and personal stories of resilience and survival.
- Q: Is 'Nomadland' based on real-life experiences? A: 'Nomadland' is based on Jessica Bruder's real-life experiences and research into the lives of people she met while traveling across the country.