The Hustle: A Korean Family's Escape from the Margins: Three Generations of Work and Resilience (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798291357446)

The Hustle: A Korean Family's Escape from the Margins is a powerful narrative nonfiction memoir that explores the labor, resilience, and survival of a working-class Korean family across three generations.

Originally published in South Korea, The Hustle earned recognition from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Korea and was praised by major bookstore chains and literary journals. Blending memoir, family history, and social analysis, the author creates a moving portrait that resonates with readers interested in immigrant stories, labor struggles, and working-class resilience.

The book follows the labor journeys of the author's father-a factory worker turned entrepreneur who became a motorcycle courier after bankruptcy-her sisters, who balance clerical work and single motherhood, and her nephews, who navigate school while taking on gig economy jobs. Their stories reveal how historical moments-from Korea's rapid industrialization in the 1960s to the Asian financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic-shaped not only national history but also personal family survival strategies.

Through the intertwined experiences of her family, The Hustle examines themes of poverty, work, gender, class, and migration, offering readers a deeper understanding of how economic and cultural change impacts everyday lives. This book highlights the dignity of honest labor while shedding light on why poverty persists despite hard work in an increasingly precarious world.

Author: Eunjin Kang
ISBN-13: 9798291357446
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 06/22/2022
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.61d