Is Barbara Ehrenreich A-List?
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No — Barbara Ehrenreich is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 2001
Publishes 'Nickel and Dimed'
Lost A-list status in 2010
Dropped to B tier — Continued Writing and Activism
Ranking Timeline
1980C$0.05M
Joins Democratic Socialists
Begins career as activist.
1989B▲$0.2M+$0.15000000000000002M
Published 'Fear of Falling'
First impactful book.
2001A▲$1M+$0.8M
Publishes 'Nickel and Dimed'
Most well-known book, major success.
2010B▼$2M+$1M
Continued Writing and Activism
Continues impactful role in society.
2022C▼$3M+$1M
Death in Florida
Passes away, influential writing legacy remains.
2026C$3M
Legacy of Social Commentary
Her books remain relevant in conversations about inequality.
Last updated: February 25, 2026