Description
Book SynopsisThe first hand stories in this book, collected through The Children's Society's campaign The Debt Trap, offer a unique understanding of life for families and children fighting a daily battle against poverty and debt.
Trade Review"A powerful and compelling account of family life in the context of problem debt. Required reading for people studying, working with, and most importantly making policies affecting low-income families." Gill Main, University of Leeds "This beautifully written, perceptive and reflexive study of debt is a testament to the power of stories, grounded in wider research and policy contexts. Please read it." Professor the Baroness Ruth Lister of Burtersett
Table of ContentsPreface: The origins of the book Introduction and methodological note The journey Isolation Loss Luxuries and necessities Who cares? The elephant in the room/consumerism Guilt The Others Keeping up appearances The child The tyranny of the small things Juggling The downside of help The debt premium Dreams The gift Our participants Concluding reflections
