Working (1974)

"In all instances, there is felt more than a slight ache. In all instances, there dangles the impertinent question: Ought not there be an increment, earned though not yet received, from one's daily work-an acknowledgement of man's being?"

definitely would read again ( )

Any book on employment at this point in American history when unemployment is over 10 per cent, is timely. I bet a lot of people are pulling this off their shelves. LT is reporting 16 available and 61 wanted ( )

like any studs terkel book, you start off like "wow, everyone has a story" and then 400 pages later you're like "jesus, EVERYONE has a story." ( )

In these times of uncertainty I'm thinking a lot about work, what we do all day, what it means, whether it makes us happy or just fulfills our need for money so we can do something else that makes us happy. I'm also interested in people's jobs and journalism. I really want to read this and I think it will lead to some interesting discussion topics. --Marley