{"product_id":"i-dont-want-to-die-poor-essays-9781982129309","title":"I Don't Want to Die Poor: Essays","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne of NPR's Best Books of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e's 100 Must-Read Books of 2020\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eI Can't Date Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e, which \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e called \"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ea piece of personal and cultural storytelling that is as fun as it is illuminating,\" comes \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ea wry and insightful essay collection that \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eexplores the financial and emotional cost of chasing your dreams. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEver since Oprah Winfrey told the 2007 graduating class of Howard University, \"Don't be afraid,\" Michael Arceneaux has been scared to death. You should never do the opposite of what Oprah instructs you to do, but when you don't have her pocket change, how can you not be terrified of the consequences of pursuing your dreams? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael has never shied away from discussing his struggles with debt, but in \u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Die Poor\u003c\/i\u003e, he reveals the extent to which it has an impact on every facet of his life--how he dates; how he seeks medical care (or in some cases, is unable to); how he wrestles with the question of whether or not he should have chosen a more financially secure path; and finally, how he has dealt with his \"dream\" turning into an ongoing nightmare as he realizes one bad decision could unravel all that he's earned. You know, actual \"economic anxiety.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Don't Want to Die Poor \u003c\/i\u003eis an unforgettable and relatable examination about what it's like leading a life that often feels out of your control. But in Michael's voice that's \"as joyful as he is shrewd\" (\u003ci\u003eBuzzFeed\u003c\/i\u003e), these razor-sharp essays will still manage to make you laugh and remind you that you're not alone in this often intimidating journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eArceneaux, Michael:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael Arceneaux is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eI Can't Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I've Put My Faith in Beyoncé\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, and many other publications on and off Al Gore's internet. He's ran his mouth on MSNBC, NPR, VH1, Viceland, Comedy Central, SiriusXM, and elsewhere. His second book is \u003ci\u003eI Don\u003c\/i\u003e'\u003ci\u003et Want to Die Poor\u003c\/i\u003e. He's working very hard to avoid such fate.","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50629317263634,"sku":"9781982129309","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_53807fd3-8d22-49df-9f77-446cd8b50ad4.jpg?v=1732727308","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-dont-want-to-die-poor-essays-9781982129309","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}