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Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do
by Studs Terkel

Published: 1997-02-28
Paperback : 640 pages
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Perhaps Studs Terkel’s best-known book, Working is a compelling, fascinating look at jobs and the people who do them. Consisting of over one hundred interviews conducted with everyone from gravediggers to studio heads, this book provides a timeless snapshot of people’s feelings about ...

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Perhaps Studs Terkel’s best-known book, Working is a compelling, fascinating look at jobs and the people who do them. Consisting of over one hundred interviews conducted with everyone from gravediggers to studio heads, this book provides a timeless snapshot of people’s feelings about their working lives, as well as a relevant and lasting look at how work fits into American life.


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  "A compendium of stories from real working people."by mas k. (see profile) 01/30/08

This is not a book that you would read from cover to cover. It is much more suited to be read several stories at a time over a long period of time. It is most engaging when you can read some, reflect some... (read more)

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