45 pages 1 hour read

Stephanie Land

Class: A Memoir of Motherhood, Hunger, and Higher Education

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2023

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Reviews & Readership

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Stephanie Land's Class delves into the struggles of balancing education and parenthood while navigating economic hardship. Reviewers laud its honest portrayal of systemic issues and resilience, though some critique the repetitive narrative and lack of deeper character development. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, relatable examination of poverty and perseverance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Class?

Readers captivated by Stephanie Land's Class are often drawn to themes of socioeconomic struggle, resilience, and the pursuit of education. If you appreciated memoirs like Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed or J.D. Vance's Hillbilly Elegy, this book will resonate with its candid examination of navigating financial hardship and higher education.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Mothers
Society: Class
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Topics
Poverty
Social Justice
Education
Genre
Education
Biography