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Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land

29 reviews

erinsampson91's review against another edition

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4.0

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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missrosymaplemoth's review against another edition

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3.5

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

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adventurous challenging emotional fast-paced

3.75

I actually watched the TV show first so everything was so exaggerated in there, this book was less dramatic. But it was still a harrowing, interesting story that we should all look at and take note of. This is a person that suffered greatly, even with white privilege. Imagine those that have stories even worse with no support and ability to tell their story. I’m grateful for this book so I can keep that in mind and look out for my community. I hope those that are living in their own bubble will take a chance, read this book, and see how much we need to come together and look out for each other. An important read. 
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5.0

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

A great memoir. I think Stephanie does a great job describing what it was like to be in the clutches of poverty. 
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mheiling's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring slow-paced

3.0

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leahvanert's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

I guess I've been drawn to picking up non-fiction/memoirs about people who are in the care of their state, receive state/federal assistance, etc. and WOW has it been heavy.

Maid was well written and I was captivated by Stephanie's story. The reality of life as a single mother, needing assistance to survive, and working as a house cleaner are all things I've never experienced and knowing what that is like from the perspective of someone who lived those things for years and years and years was very eye opening.

Yes, this book is as good as the hype says. I recommend!
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challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

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