First published 2020
Barbara Ehrenreich has never shied away from tough truths. In "Had I Known," this fearless social critic distills decades of her provocative journalism and incisive personal essays. From the gritty realities of low-wage work to the absurdities of modern healthcare, Ehrenreich fearlessly dissects the forces that shape our society. With wry humor and penetrating insight, she confronts her own mortality and the fragility of human existence. Through it all, she remains a clarion voice for the marginalized, challenging readers to see the world anew.
Genres: essays, social-issues, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, activism, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-essays, social-commentary
400 pages · Paperback