Memoir
A memoir of working in a Cleveland steel mill, confronting bipolar disorder, faith, class, and Rust Belt identity.
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A memoir of working in a Cleveland steel mill, confronting bipolar disorder, faith, class, and Rust Belt identity.
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"Kelly Pekar narrates the audiobook with a clear and no-nonsense manner, perfectly embodying Goldbach’s own narrative voice on the page." -- BookRiot This program includes a bonus conversation with the author. A young woman's debut memoir of grit and tenacity, as she returns to the conservative hometown she always longed to escape to earn a living in the steel mill that casts a shadow over Cleveland. Steel is the only thing that shines in the belly of the mill... To ArcelorMittal Steel Eliese is...
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Sexual content
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Sexual assault recounted with lasting impact; dysfunctional relationship content
Violence & gore
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Industrial workplace peril; risk of crushing, burns, and fatal accidents
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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Catholic upbringing; struggles with Christian roots and restrictive faith
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Trump-era Rust Belt politics, class identity, and culture-clash themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Sexual assault and aftermath; sexism in a male-dominated workplace
Other
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Bipolar disorder episodes; managing mental illness on demanding shifts