This Is All I Got
This Is All I Got
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
This Is All I Got by Lauren Sandler follows a year in the life of a young mother navigating homelessness in New York City. The narrative explores systemic poverty challenges and the bureaucratic obstacles faced by individuals seeking stability. Sandler offers a meticulous account of the mother's resilience and determination in her pursuit of a better future for her and her child.
Informative
Challenging
Emotional
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
This Is All I Got by Lauren Sandler receives praise for its empathetic portrayal of a young homeless mother's struggles in New York City. Sandler's immersive journalism is compelling, highlighting systemic issues. However, some critics find the narrative focus on a single year limiting. Overall, it’s an insightful but sometimes narrow lens on homelessness.
Who Should Read This Is All I Got?
Readers who appreciated Evicted by Matthew Desmond or Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich will likely be drawn to This Is All I Got. They enjoy immersive, empathetic narratives about economic struggle and systemic challenges faced by marginalized individuals.
1,412 ratings
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
New York City • 2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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