What’s So Bad About Being Poor?

Deborah M. Foster’s WHAT’S SO BAD ABOUT BEING POOR? delivers a raw and unflinching look at the real struggles of growing up amid poverty, intertwining a personal memoir with meticulously researched insights. Through intimate narratives, letters, and a vivid recounting of life’s challenges, Foster illuminates how systemic obstacles and everyday hardships shape the lives of those on the fringes, without resorting to simplistic explanations. Poignant and thought-provoking, this memoir not only challenges widespread myths about poverty but also offers a message of hope and resilience for families fighting to overcome insurmountable odds.