A people's history of poverty in America / Stephen Pimpare.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-304) and index.

Introduction : the indignant poor and the constants of relief -- Survive : my brother's keeper -- Sleep : a place to call home -- Eat : dumpster diving -- Work : (in)dependence -- Love : women and children first -- Respect : the price of relief -- Escape : black and blue -- Surrender : a culture of poverty? -- Resist : bread or blood -- Epilogue : poor math.

In this compulsively readable social history, Pimpare vividly describes poverty from the perspective of poor and welfare-reliant Americans. He focuses on how the poor have created community, secured shelter, and found food, and illuminates their battles for dignity and respect. www.alibris.com