Susan Vertullo

Pamela M. Covington’s A Day at the Fare is a well-written and moving account of the struggles and ultimate successes of her unanticipated journey through the welfare system. A masterful storyteller, Covington engages readers with her often funny and sometimes heart-wrenching stories of a single mother of two learning to survive in a desperate and frightening scenario. Covington transports her readers back to the 1980s with her spot-on details and lively descriptions. The author’s humor, strength, and indefatigable nature shines through every word. Once I began reading the book, it was hard to put down! A Day at the Fare is one of those books that makes readers sad to reach the end of story. This books stays with you long after the last page has been turned. Covington's story would make a great movie!