Come meet journalist Barbara Ehrenreich, who will talk about what it was like to research and write two books about life as a working person in America today….not by conducting interviews, but by inhabiting the experiences of blue-collar and white-collar workers. After spending time as a waitress, Wal-Mart clerk, housekeeper and other jobs for the first book, she sought a decent-paying white-collar job for the second—-subjecting herself to makeovers, too-cheerful coaching and an alarming tour of the downwardly mobile middle class.

Ehrenreich will read, answer questions, and sign copies of her books in paperback.

This is a public event. No tickets are required. Seating is open.

Light snacks and juice will be available.

Please reply to sbeasley@berkeley.edu by noon Thursday, Sept. 21 if you plan to attend the event.