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Nomadland

Nomadland

Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century
Business & EconomicsPolitics & Society
Pages
320
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the lives of older Americans who, after the Great Recession, have become a transient labor force, living in RVs and vans while working low-wage jobs across the country. Author Jessica Bruder immerses herself in this community, traveling with individuals like Linda May to reveal the challenges and resilience of these 'workampers.' It's an eye-opening look at a hidden segment of the American economy and the hopeful spirit of those navigating its fringes.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingMelancholicComplex
SurvivalRoad TripFish Out of Water

Genres

Business & Economics Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Bruder jessica / peronny nathalie

Jessica Bruder and Nathalie Peronny are known for Nomadland, a powerful story exploring the lives of older Americans who travel the country for work. Their work brings to light the challenges and resilience of this community

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Harper Audio

Harper Audio produces a diverse collection of audiobooks, from impactful non-fiction like Nomadland to imaginative fiction such as The Glass Ocean and *The Breath of a Whale

Frequently asked questions

  • How did the author conduct the research for this book?

    Jessica Bruder spent three years performing immersive investigative reporting, which included buying her own camper van and working undercover at an Amazon warehouse and during the beet harvest to experience the lifestyle firsthand.

  • Is there a film adaptation of this book?

    The book was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film directed by Chloé Zhao and starring Frances McDormand, which features several real-life nomads from the book appearing as fictionalized versions of themselves.

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