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♦ Book Synopsis: The inspiration for Chloé Zhao's celebrated film starring Frances McDormand, winner of the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress March and April pick for the PBS Newshour-New York Times "Now Read This" Book Club
New York Times bestseller "People who thought the 2008 financial collapse was over a long time ago need to meet the people Jessica Bruder got to know in this scorching, beautifully written, vivid, disturbing (and occasionally wryly funny) book." ―Rebecca Solnit
From the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazon’s CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social security comes up short, often underwater on mortgages, these invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in late-model RVs, travel trailers, and vans, forming a growing community of nomads.
On frequently traveled routes between seasonal jobs, Jessica Bruder meets people from all walks of life: a former professor, a McDonald’s vice president, a minister, a college administrator, and a motorcycle cop, among many others—including her irrepressible protagonist, a onetime cocktail waitress, Home Depot clerk, and general contractor named Linda May.
In a secondhand vehicle she christens “Van Halen,” Bruder hits the road to get to know her subjects more intimately. Accompanying Linda May and others from campground toilet cleaning to warehouse product scanning to desert reunions, then moving on to the dangerous work of beet harvesting, Bruder tells a compelling, eye-opening tale of the dark underbelly of the American economy—one that foreshadows the precarious future that may await many more of us. At the same time, she celebrates the exceptional resilience and creativity of these quintessential Americans who have given up ordinary rootedness to survive. Like Linda May, who dreams of finding land on which to build her own sustainable “Earthship” home, they have not given up hope.
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Discover the fascinating and eye-opening world of "Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century." This book, which inspired Chloé Zhao's award-winning film, delves deep into the lives of transient older Americans who have taken to the road in search of a better life. From beet fields to Amazon's CamperForce program, author Jessica Bruder introduces you to a diverse cast of characters, including a former professor and a motorcycle cop, who navigate a new low-cost labor pool. Join the millions of readers who are captivated by this scorching and beautifully written tale.
Unveiling the dark underbelly of the American economy, "Nomadland" sheds light on the plight of those who have been left behind by the Great Recession. As you follow Bruder's journey, you'll be immersed in the struggles and triumphs of people who have traded stability for survival. Whether it's living in late-model RVs or working grueling jobs like beet harvesting, these nomads showcase exceptional resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.
Through 25 captivating illustrations, "Nomadland" transports you to the hidden corners of America and exposes the precarious future that may await all of us. However, amidst the dark realities, you'll find a glimmer of hope. Like Linda May, the book's irrepressible protagonist, these quintessential Americans refuse to give up their dreams. Join them on their journey as they search for land to build sustainable homes and defy the odds.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience the profound impact of "Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century." Order your copy today and join the PBS Newshour-New York Times "Now Read This" Book Club's March and April pick. Start exploring the extraordinary resilience and untold stories of those who have embarked on a unique path to survival.
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