Sarah Smarsh writes powerful non-fiction, including the memoir Heartland. Her books, like Bone of the Bone, often explore themes of class and rural American life.
Heartland
Heartland
Synopsis
Sarah Smarsh recounts her upbringing in rural Kansas during the 1980s and 90s, offering a deeply personal look at the realities of the working poor. Through her family's story, she challenges common misconceptions about class in America and the lasting impact of intergenerational poverty. This memoir blends personal history with sharp social commentary, providing an essential perspective on economic inequality in the heartland.
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Characters
Sarah SmarshProtagonist
Sarah Smarsh's grandmotherSupporting
Sarah Smarsh's fatherSupporting
Sarah Smarsh's motherSupporting
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Places
Edition
HeartlandPaperback, Oct
439 pages
Large Print PressISBN: 97814328691445 editions available
