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This book is known as the contemporary version of "Down and Out in Paris and London". It won the "Orwell Award" in 2018 and is called the most rebellious work of this century. Darren McGarvey's birth itself is legendary. He did not come from a wealthy family, but from a slum. His youth was very rough and he encountered violence and mental trauma. His upbringing and keen insight made him deeply aware of the pain and unwillingness of lower-class democracy, as well as the injustice of the system and the desolation of economic depression. This is a book that is easy for people to sympathize with. The author's writing style is delicate and full of emotions. Reading it feels like being there, and makes you feel sad.

Regarding British culture and tradition, we seem to have always only known that there are many upper classes in Britain, a very upper-class elite class, and many elegant gentlemen. In any case, we may not know much about the living conditions of the lower classes in Britain. However, this book records this very well, allowing us to understand the life of the lower classes in Britain from another dimension and let us understand Britain from another angle. I highly recommend everyone to read and study this book, which can help us increase our knowledge.

There are many reasons why people become homeless. But like those behind bars, the lives of homeless people are also commonly affected by family breakdown and imbalanced relationships. Issues like child abuse, drug addiction, and homelessness are often discussed separately, but practitioners will tell you that they are often interconnected. Shortly after my mother died, when I was eighteen, I suffered a nervous breakdown and became homeless. Alcoholism and drug abuse contributed to my mother's untimely death at the age of thirty-six. But in fact, she was homeless shortly before her death.

I like the author's introspective and sincere attitude. Faced with his own experiences and the living conditions of the people around him, he not only described them, but also thought deeply about them. The author has conducted different levels of exploration into the causes of the current situation and future trends. This book can be understood as a rebellious boy's road to self-innovation and redemption, or it can be described as a group's cry, struggle and swimming. I read the majestic power and the turbulence of darkness before dawn. The author is not desperate, he is very radical. I think this is also his original intention of writing this book, to work hard to speak out for the bottom to see the light.

This book allowed me to see the real life of the British lower class. The author's experience was so touching. He did not just blame, but pointed out the problems with reason and introspection, and also mentioned ways to change the status quo, which I appreciate very much. I like the author in the book. He is sincere and makes me believe that everyone can make efforts to change society. Not only was this an exploration of Britain, it also gave me a lot to think about.