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Working in the Shadows: A Year of Doing the Jobs (Most) Americans Won't Do,New
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What is it like to do the backbreaking work of immigrants? To find out, Gabriel Thompson spent a year working alongside Latino immigrants, who initially thought he was either crazy or an undercover immigration agent. He stooped over lettuce fields in Arizona, and worked the graveyard shift at a chicken slaughterhouse in rural Alabama. He dodged taxis not always successfully as a bicycle delivery 'boy' for an upscale Manhattan restaurant, and was fired from a flower shop by a boss who, he quickly realized, was nuts.As one coworker explained, 'These jobs make you old quick.' Back spasms occasionally keep Thompson in bed, where he suffers recurring nightmares involving iceberg lettuce and chicken carcasses. Combining personal narrative with investigative reporting, Thompson shines a bright light on the underside of the American economy, exposing harsh working conditions, union busting, and lax government enforcement while telling the stories of workers, undocumented immigrants, and desperate US citizens alike, forced to live with chronic pain in the pursuit of 8 an hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Working in the Shadows'? A: The book explores the challenging and often harsh realities of low-wage jobs primarily held by immigrants, highlighting their struggles and the socio-economic issues surrounding labor in America.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gabriel Thompson, who spent a year working in various low-wage jobs to gain firsthand experience of the immigrant workforce.
- Q: What type of jobs does Gabriel Thompson describe in the book? A: Thompson describes a range of physically demanding jobs including working in lettuce fields, a chicken slaughterhouse, and as a bicycle delivery worker in Manhattan.
- Q: When was 'Working in the Shadows' published? A: The book was published on July 12, 2011.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Working in the Shadows' have? A: The book contains 332 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for understanding labor rights? A: Yes, the book provides insights into labor rights, working conditions, and the challenges faced by workers, making it a valuable resource for those interested in labor relations.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is brand new.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations? A: Yes, the edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the immigrant experience in the workforce? A: Absolutely, the book offers a personal narrative that sheds light on the immigrant experience in low-wage jobs, providing a deeper understanding of their struggles and contributions.