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A review by katarinanicole
Class: A Guide Through the American Status System by Paul Fussell
5.0
First of all, I had never read a book on sociology before — what a topic! Highly recommend the topic in general to immigrants or children of immigrants. It brings so much insight to unfamiliar cultures.
Back to the topic at hand — this book encouraged many interesting conversations in my personal life. It took me a while to read because I often paused to debate the author’s ideas with people. The first few pages that distinguish how classes are unique from one another made a huge impact on my work as a financial counselor and made me rethink the way I structured my priorities. Particularly in regards to appreciating privacy. Written in the early 80’s there are obviously references and observations that are outdated, but this book is social commentary, not science. Loved reading it, loved talking about it. It is controversial, it’s gauche, it’s fair, it’s unfair, it’s desperate, it’s fascinating.
Back to the topic at hand — this book encouraged many interesting conversations in my personal life. It took me a while to read because I often paused to debate the author’s ideas with people. The first few pages that distinguish how classes are unique from one another made a huge impact on my work as a financial counselor and made me rethink the way I structured my priorities. Particularly in regards to appreciating privacy. Written in the early 80’s there are obviously references and observations that are outdated, but this book is social commentary, not science. Loved reading it, loved talking about it. It is controversial, it’s gauche, it’s fair, it’s unfair, it’s desperate, it’s fascinating.