61 pages • 2 hours read
Jeanne Marie LaskasHidden America: From Coal Miners to Cowboys, an Extraordinary Exploration of the Unseen People Who Make This Country Work
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Jeanne Marie Laskas' Hidden America offers a compelling, empathetic exploration of overlooked American workers. Readers praise Laskas for her vivid prose and deep understanding of her subjects. Some criticize the book for its occasional lack of narrative cohesion but overall, it provides an enlightening and humanizing look at everyday heroes.
Who Should Read Hidden America?
Readers who enjoy Hidden America by Jeanne Marie Laskas are likely curious about the unseen workers shaping the nation. Fans of Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich or Working by Studs Terkel will appreciate Laskas's engaging exploration of diverse, often overlooked jobs.
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