The Bread Winners: A Social Study is a novel written by John Hay and published in 1883. The book is a social commentary on the lives of the working class in the late 19th century. The story follows the struggles of a family living in poverty in New York City. The father, Joe, is a hardworking but uneducated laborer who struggles to provide for his family. His wife, Mary, is a devoted mother who works tirelessly to keep their home and family together...