“Maid. Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother’s Will to Survive.”

If you are looking for an eye-opening book about an strong woman, I’ve got one for you.

“Maid. Hard Work, Low Pay and a Mother’s Will to Survive.”, and its author, Stephanie Land, are a true inspiration. This is a memoir of a woman who struggled mightily to make ends meet - to support herself and her young daughter. It’s also a story of incredible fortitude and the will to survive.

Despite years of working as a maid, living below the poverty line, Stephanie Land never gave up on her dream of becoming a writer. As evidenced by the book’s publication to great acclaim, the memoir is a success story. And it’s an incredible lesson in empathy. If you’ve ever questioned why government services are critical to our communities, please read this powerful story. The lessons in “Maid” have the power to change attitudes and actions.

For a full book review by The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/31/books/review/stephanie-land-maid.html