Smarsh, Sarah. 2018. Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.
As you write your essays, consider the following: The synopsis should demonstrate an understanding of the main argument/contribution of the reading and should connect the reading to broader course issues. How does the book advance your sociological thinking? How does the book challenge your assumptions? The goal of these papers is to have you think critically and sociologically about youth and adolescence.
