Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25, and the search for the American Dream.
I was interested in this book from the time I initially heard about it. I was not disappointed. The autobiographical portions are not something that one can agree or disagree with - those just are, although I do think Adam laid it on kind of thick with the dog poop story.
Synopsis: He was given the opportunity to work odd jobs for a guy on Sundays at $10 / hour cash. The first job he had to do was clean up a place littered with dog poop. I just couldn't buy the whole 'this is so degrading' thing. Sorry.
The other issue that I have trouble with is among his conclusions following the termination of his experiment.
He reprints some steps obtained from his friend, Neil Cotiaux. Step 2 recycles the old standby, "too much is spent on defense and not enough on domestic programs." Sorry, domestic spending is already at an all time high of 69% of the $3 trillion federal budget.
However, I do agree with his thoughts regarding the minimum wage. These minor issues aside, I recommend this book.
I was interested in this book from the time I initially heard about it. I was not disappointed. The autobiographical portions are not something that one can agree or disagree with - those just are, although I do think Adam laid it on kind of thick with the dog poop story.
Synopsis: He was given the opportunity to work odd jobs for a guy on Sundays at $10 / hour cash. The first job he had to do was clean up a place littered with dog poop. I just couldn't buy the whole 'this is so degrading' thing. Sorry.
The other issue that I have trouble with is among his conclusions following the termination of his experiment.
He reprints some steps obtained from his friend, Neil Cotiaux. Step 2 recycles the old standby, "too much is spent on defense and not enough on domestic programs." Sorry, domestic spending is already at an all time high of 69% of the $3 trillion federal budget.
However, I do agree with his thoughts regarding the minimum wage. These minor issues aside, I recommend this book.
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