Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive Free Audiobook Download by Stephanie Land
In the novel, Maid, we see two different perspectives on the maid profession. One is from a wealthy family and the other is from a poor family. The author of the novel uses their experiences to show how hard it is for them to maintain their home and how it affects their mental health.
Most of us are familiar with the experience of being a housemaid. We picture someone older and more traditional who would be great at keeping our house clean and would look after us as if we were her own children. In reality, many of these women are young college graduates that have few options and have to take jobs in this field because they need the paycheck.
Stephanie Land is a single mother, who came from a poor background and was determined to work hard so that her children could have everything they needed. She does this by working as a housekeeper for wealthy families in the United States. This book is about her experience in that line of work. Land has an extensive knowledge on the different types of households, which she uses to help the readers understand their relationship with their own household. This book should be read by those who are considering becoming a maid or are currently employed.
Stephanie Land transcribes her inspiring journey of becoming a housekeeper. She was a young girl seeking no more than what she knew to be true, but in the end everything changed for her. In this audiobook, the author shares the trials and tribulations of maintaining the stability of family in a society where social standing is at an all-time low.
This book is an autobiography of a woman, Stephanie Land, who has faced many challenges in life. She shares her story of being born as a first generation college graduate in America with a degree in linguistics who became pregnant and had to give up her career and go into the maid's job market. Her memoirs are about the day-to-day struggles she has faced as she tried to find work and how much dedication it takes for her to survive.
Maid is a book about a mother who struggles to provide for her family. Stephanie Land does an amazing job narrating the story. The audio book is also available in Spanish with narration in Spanish.
Published Date | 2019-01-22 |
Duration | 8 hours 30 minutes |
Author | Stephanie Land |
Narrated | Stephanie Land |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Social Science, Women |