Two Eyes Are Never Enough
A Minimum-Wage Memoir
Published on 6. May 2014
100 pages
978-1-940838-36-6 (ISBN)
Description
Sonya Huber's memoir takes us behind the scenes in one of the most invisible professions in the United States: direct care. Huber went into the field of direct care work in mental health hoping to make a difference in the lives of teenagers, and planning for a career in social work. What she encountered was startling and revealing?dangerous and unhealthy conditions, poverty wages, and work that took a heavy emotional toll. Melding reporting with personal experiences, she searches for possible solutions for workers and clients alike, bringing to light a profession that serves our most vulnerable population with some of the most stressed-out workers. Humane and beautifully written, this memoir will make everyone stop and think about how we care for each other in this culture.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
File size
0,40 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-940838-36-6 (9781940838366)
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