Down and Out in Paris and London

What do you think about when you hear the title of this book? It sounds pretty bleak, don't you think? It sounds like it would leave you feeling dark and depressed about life.

Wrong. Down and Out in Paris and London is the story of George Orwell's experiences living among the destitute in these two major cities ninety years ago. It is told with a hearty cheerfulness that belies the stark living conditions the people in this book undergo. The people Orwell meets are fresh and compelling people and the stories they tell are fascinating.

I'm adding this to my favorite reads shelf.