Work in progress confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest
In this memoir, James Martin recounts his experiences working in a variety of entry-level jobs during his youth, including positions as a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, and corporate employee, before entering the Jesuit order. Set primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, the...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
HarperCollins,
Ã2026
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: | In this memoir, James Martin recounts his experiences working in a variety of entry-level jobs during his youth, including positions as a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, and corporate employee, before entering the Jesuit order. Set primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, the narrative describes his lack of prior experience in these roles and the challenges he encountered while learning workplace responsibilities. The work presents a coming-of-age account that reflects on employment, personal development, and the formative impact of early work experiences. Through these episodes, the author considers themes such as responsibility, maturity, interpersonal relationships, and ethical conduct. Photographs from the author's early life are included. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 352 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780062694485 0062694480 |
