Nomadland

Fascinating look at a sub-culture that we know little about: “houseless” seniors living on the road, picking up temporary jobs at Amazon warehouses, amusement parks and campsites to make ends meet. Bruder traveled and lived with these individuals for several years, giving the book complete authenticity. Not quite an indictment of 21st century capitalism because the individuals who live this way don't see themselves as victims - they've made the choice to pursue this unique type of freedom. So while it's easy to be horrified by the conditions in the Amazon warehouses, where 65 year old “workampers” endure difficult physical labor and mind-numbing boredom so that the rest of us can get our sunglasses and sex toys delivered in the next two days, it's also fairly tempting to be envious of the camaraderie they enjoy when they all join together in bizarre Quartzsite Arizona for the annual “vanily” gathering.

Well-written and extremely thought-provoking.