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Уборщица. История матери-одиночки, вырвавшейся из нищеты

Stephanie Land, Стефани Лэнд

3.82 AVERAGE

sadreader_happyperson3198's review against another edition

4.0

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I feel like one of the most interesting parts of this book was when the author experienced a random moment of kindness, luck or privilege that made me think how something so insignificant to one person can change the trajectory of another’s life.

lisamac18's review against another edition

5.0

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Feeling extra grateful for my privilege (and my warm apartment) after reading this. 💖

risarcheron's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol

Minor: Abortion

v_delll's review against another edition

2.0

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I dislike starring memoirs. It feels wrong. The book was decently written, but I can't help but get annoyed at Stephanie's choices in regards to her romantic life. At least she acknowledges this constant need for a romantic life-there is some introspection at least.

I don't doubt it's hard to find full time work, to this day alot of people I know struggle to find full time work and often get only 20-30 hours a week.

Stephanie couldn't work fulltime alot of the time either because if she made too much, it would impact her government assistance.

Overall, it felt very repetitive. Not my cup of tea, I do think people are proving her point somewhat in their reviews.

allthatisrebecca's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

molly_greenshields's review against another edition

3.75

informative reflective slow-paced

emilymay_reads's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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This memoir traces Land’s experiences as a single mother, having left an abusive relationship and working as a maid to provide for her daughter. She highlights the deep rooted inequalities amongst the classes and breaks down stereotypes of people claiming financial assistance, as she constantly strives for a better life. 

Rating: ★★★★★

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Pregnancy, Classism

Minor: Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders

read_byjennifer's review against another edition

4.0

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I will start off my review by saying Maid tore at my heart strings.

It’s a memoir about a mothers will to survive using government assistance and trying to build a better life for herself and her daughter and all the shit and heartache that come with it. What the book does well is illuminate a single mother’s frustration with having no safety net, and the way society views individuals using government assistance.

I watched Maid on Netflix when it was first released and I can remember being astonished by it. Alex, in the series is Stephanie in real life and what a bad ass.

The ending of maid made my heart swell!

tmariefosmire's review against another edition

4.0

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I was first introduced to this story through the screen adaptation on Netflix. I was so intrigued by the story and felt very connected to Mia, the daughter in this story as our parental situation had a lot of similarities. I think what I liked the most about this book and even the show was that no matter what, Stephanie pushed for a bright future that she dreamed of not only for her daughter but for herself which i think sometimes mothers and people in general forget to do.

andikille's review against another edition

4.5

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced