Where am I Wearing?: A Global Tour to the Countries, Factories, and People That Make Our Clothes

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.

Download PDF

Access Full Guide

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

How do Kelsey Timmerman’s experiences in Where Am I Wearing? challenge common Western perceptions about the global garment industry?

Compare and contrast the lives of Amilcar, Arifa, Nari, Ai, Dewan, and Zu Chun. What are the commonalities and differences in the way Timmerman portrays them?

How does Timmerman use personal anecdotes and reflections to convey the complexity of globalization and labor rights?