I Don't Want to Die Poor: Essays

I Don't Want to Die Poor: Essays

From the New York Times bestselling author of I Canâ‚¬t Date Jesus, which Vogue called â‚¬Å“a piece of personal and cultural storytelling that is as fun as it is illuminating,â‚¬Â comes a wry and insightful essay collection that explores the financial and emotional cost of chasing your dreams.

Ever since Oprah Winfrey told the 2007 graduating class of Howard University, â‚¬Å“Donâ‚¬t be afraid,â‚¬Â Michael Arceneaux has been scared to death. You should never do the opposite of what Oprah instructs you to do, but when you donâ‚¬t have her pocket change, how can you not be terrified of the consequences of pursuing your dreams?

Michael has never shied away from discussing his struggles with debt, but in I Donâ‚¬t Want to Die Poor, he reveals the extent to which it has an impact on every facet of his lifeâ‚¬"how he dates; how he seeks medical care (or in some cases, is unable to); how he wrestles with the question of whether or not he should have chosen a more financially secure path; and finally, how he has dealt with his â‚¬Å“dreamâ‚¬Â turning into an ongoing nightmare as he realizes one bad decision could unravel all that heâ‚¬s earned.

I Donâ‚¬t Want to Die Poor is an unforgettable and relatable examination about what itâ‚¬s like leading a life that often feels out of your control. But in Michaelâ‚¬s voice thatâ‚¬s â‚¬Å“as joyful as he is shrewdâ‚¬Â (BuzzFeed), these razor-sharp essays will still manage to make you laugh and remind you that youâ‚¬re not alone in this often intimidating journey.
Country USA
Brand Atria Books
Manufacturer Atria Books
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2020-04-07
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781982129309

Country	USA
Brand	Atria Books
Manufacturer	Atria Books
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2020-04-07
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781982129309

I Don't Want to Die Poor: Essays

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