"Bestselling Author Exposes the Harsh Realities of Poverty and Education in Powerful Memoir"

Stephanie Land, author of the bestselling memoir "Maid," which was adapted into a popular Netflix series, has revealed that her literary success and Netflix deal did not make her rich. Despite the assumption that she was now wealthy, Land had to use much of her book payment to climb out of poverty and achieve basic financial stability. She faced student loans, credit card debt, and the need for expensive health insurance for her children. Land also struggled to secure a mortgage and faced challenges with job security. While she turned down some loan requests, she did lend money to friends and made charitable contributions. Land's new book, "Class," explores her experiences with newfound relative wealth compared to her previous life.