Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25, and the Search for the American Dream Audiobook

" Nice response to Nickel and Dimed. Not strongly written, but a good story still. "

" I liked this answer to "nickel and dimed", which I found very flawed. This young man also another effort should be made to prove the American Dream is alive and well, and made a much more sincere effort in my opinion. Good reminder to set goals and work toward reaching them. "

" This was an interesting book, especially since it took place in Charleston (where we live). I thought it was a little unrealistic though if you weren't a young, healthy, single man with no children. "

" Gave up when I realized that the author already had his mind made up before going in and wasn't going grasp the difference between himself and those around him, and certainly not those in other cities lacking in services. "

" Interesting journey. Those who say anyone could do it should try it. I wouldn't have made it in a homeless shelter for long, knowing that I could leave at any time with just a phone call. Kudos for trying the experiment. That being said, I think he is still young, with a simplified view of things, and how to fix them. All in all it was an interesting read. "

" A book everyone should read. It's about the hard work and attitude that lead to the American Dream; and how that dream is nowhere near dead. Engagingly narrative with honest observations. I definitely recommend it! "

" This isn't a very well written book, but it is interesting. He takes some jabs at _Nickle and Dimed_, but he does have a compelling story. "

" Good story, kinda preachy at times. Set in Charleston which made it worth reading. Motivational in a weird sorta way. "

" Doesn't seem like it would be a page-turner, but it definitely is. Shepard has a very engaging way to tell his story that makes it hard to put down. Very good at description and character study. "

" It was intersting to read about the writers experiences. "

" Great book. All kids should read it. Self-discipline, perseverence, focus, positive attitude...Adam models many excellent character traits that enable us to change our circumstances, rather than breaking down and waiting for someone else to pay our way. Where there's a will, there's a way. "

" There is nothing revolutionary about this book. After reading Barbara Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed (a book that incensed Shepard), this book sounds trite and PollyAnna-ish. I think I got more out of Ehrenreich's book. "

" Certainly not a great piece of literature but his experience is remarkable. "

" I was initially intrigued by the story, but the writing was poor at best. "

" The author seemed to have the same beef with Nickel and Dimed that I had, and he had a much more genuine approach than Barbara Ehrenreich. A good quick read but nothing new to be learned here. "