Judy Lindow answers “Toward the end of the book it was...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about The Perfect Nanny:

Toward the end of the book it was emphasized Louise was destitute. Why didn't she have any money? She was paid and they mentioned Louise didn't spend much on clothing (accepting hand-me-downs), and she ate at the Masses' house.

Judy Lindow Her husband's debts, relatively low-wages (she was probably paid under the table and had no benefits), medical bills (specifically we're told she was …moreHer husband's debts, relatively low-wages (she was probably paid under the table and had no benefits), medical bills (specifically we're told she was hospitalized for mood disorders) she probably did not have any medical insurance, rents where people have no other options, no experience living on her own, she seemed to be mentally (IQ) and emotionally (mental illness) challenged - and the thing that makes me angriest: she was a target for people who would take advantage of her, money wise (for example, the landlord, she should have been helped to get out from behind of her husbands debt, etc.) (less)

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