Degrees of Desperation

In this candid memoir, Bobbi Dempsey shares the heartfelt and often difficult realities faced by a working-class family striving to afford college amidst rising tuition costs and stagnant wages. Combining personal narrative with practical advice, she reveals the emotional toll and resourcefulness required to navigate the financial challenges of sending children to school. Dempsey's story offers an honest look at the sacrifices and resilience of families working to provide educational opportunities against the odds.