The Escape Artists
True Stories of People Who Turned Their Obsessions into Professions
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نقد و بررسی
May 15, 2007
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your hobby into a career, to get paid to do what you would do for free? Piven (The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook ) profiles ten individuals who have done just that. From the dangerous (e.g., Navy SEAL; drug enforcement agent) to the humorous (stand-up comedian; clown), these jobs all have one thing in common: they are great escapes from the 9-5 world. Instead of a cubicle or corner office, these intrepid individuals report to raging river rapids, remote African villages, or the top of Mount Elbrus, the highest point in all of Europe. This book does not supply a 12-step plan to finding the ideal job; however, it does offer insight into the lives of individuals who have created jobs for themselves in unique and interesting ways. None of these individuals gets rich, but all are richly rewarded. In the tradition of Studs Turkel'sWorking, this book gives readers a voyeuristic view of the life and work of well-delineated individuals. Recommended for all public libraries.Jennifer Zarr, NYPL
Copyright 2007 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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