the working poor

I have been wanting to read this book for a few months and finally have borrowed it from my brother. It is definitely worth reading for insight on what it's like to be poor in the U.S. today. I'm not even halfway through but one interesting common theme throughout all the stories is that none of the workers portrayed in the book have time/energy to cook their own food. I never really thought about how the ability to cook our meals at home is a luxury - we are used to thinking the opposite. It is far more economical and nutritious than eating out (at most restaurants).