A review by arlafreeman
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
5.0
Wow! I really connected with this book in multiple ways. My mother was a maid when we first moved to the states. I remember seeing the fatigue, damaged skin on her hands, and struggling smile. I remember living on food stamps when she became pregnant with my brother. She is now a supervisor at Hilton And oversees cleaning inspections. She also runs her own cleaning services on the side.
It took moments or struggles and hardships to get to where she is now.
I am a title one kindergarten teacher. Many of my students come from poverty situations from Detroit that Stephanie describes. Many of my students are kids like Mia.
I love this memoir. I am so proud of Stephanie and how far she has come. I think this book sheds light on many perspectives. Even the perspective of how money doesn’t always mean happiness or love.
Very well written. Very powerful.
It took moments or struggles and hardships to get to where she is now.
I am a title one kindergarten teacher. Many of my students come from poverty situations from Detroit that Stephanie describes. Many of my students are kids like Mia.
I love this memoir. I am so proud of Stephanie and how far she has come. I think this book sheds light on many perspectives. Even the perspective of how money doesn’t always mean happiness or love.
Very well written. Very powerful.