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From the New York Times bestselling author of I Can t Date Jesus, which Vogue called a piece of personal and cultural storytelling that is as fun as it is illuminating, comes a wry and insightful essay collection that explores the financial and emotional cost of chasing your dreams. Ever since Oprah Winfrey told the 2007 graduating class of Howard University, Don t be afraid, Michael Arceneaux has been scared to death. You should never do the opposite of what Oprah instructs you to do, but when you don t have her pocket change, how can you not be terrified of the consequences of pursuing your dreams? Michael has never shied away from discussing his struggles with debt, but in I Don t Want to Die Poor, he reveals the extent to which it has an impact on every facet of his life-how he dates; how he seeks medical care (or in some cases, is unable to); how he wrestles with the question of whether or not he should have chosen a more financially secure path; and finally, how he has dealt with his dream turning into an ongoing nightmare as he realizes one bad decision could unravel all that he s earned. You know, actual economic anxiety. I Don t Want to Die Poor is an unforgettable and relatable examination about what it s like leading a life that often feels out of your control. But in Michael s voice that s as joyful as he is shrewd (BuzzFeed), these razor-sharp essays will still manage to make you laugh and remind you that you re not alone in this often intimidating journey.