Much like today, in the Western society, it is very difficult for someone without wealth to make it. Many readers focus too much on the meat packing section in the book, but there is a social statement that is being left behind. And what about the field workers that picks our crops for pennies by the piece, how are they any different from Jurgis, pan handling or getting odd end jobs?. They might not be working at the meat packing industry is hard condition like in the book, but we have day labors, trying to feed their family by hanging out at Home Depot in hope to find work for the day. Many immigrants that comes to America for a better life, but they struggle to make it day by day. Whatever the reasons for this book, it is the most powerful story that I have ever heard. Maybe he didn't like Russians or maybe he was trying to make a statement that the American Dream wasn't for all. I enjoyed this book when I first listen to it and enjoyed it more for the second time. 'The Jungle' is my favorite 20th century novel of all time.

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