"Whenever people say 'We mustn't be sentimental,' you can take it they are about to do something cruel. And if they add, 'We must be realistic,' they mean they are going to make money out of it."
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About Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara Ehrenreich is an American author and political activist known for her works on social issues, feminism, and economic inequality. Born in 1941 in Butte, Montana, Ehrenreich studied at Reed College and later earned a Ph.D. in biology. She has written numerous bestselling books, including 'Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America' and 'Bright-Sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America.' Ehrenreich is a prominent figure in the feminist movement and has been a vocal critic of corporate greed and the treatment of working-class individuals.
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