Paperback *some annotations in margins*
Author: Sarah Smarsh
Genre: Social justice, Non-fiction
Year published: 2018
 
 This poignant memoir examines the complexities of growing up in poverty in rural Kansas. Smarsh reflects on her family's struggles with economic hardship, focusing on the experiences of her mother and grandmother, while also sharing her own journey to escape the cycle of poverty. The book explores the social, cultural, and economic factors that perpetuate poverty, offering an honest and raw portrayal of class in America.