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Working: People Talk about What They Do All Day and How They Feel about What They Do

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Studs Terkel records the voices of America. Men and women from every walk of life talk to him, telling him of their likes and dislikes, fears, problems, and happinesses on the job. Once again, Terkel has created a rich and unique document that is as simple as conversation, but as subtle and heartfelt as the meaning of our lives.... In the first trade paperback edition of his national bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel presents "the real American experience" -- "a magnificent book . . .. A work of art. To read it is to hear America talking."

Language: English

Pages: 640

Format: Paperback

Publisher: New Press

Release: January 01, 1997

ISBN: 1565843428

ISBN 13: 9781565843424

Working: People Talk about What They Do All Day and How They Feel about What They Do

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Studs Terkel records the voices of America. Men and women from every walk of life talk to him, telling him of their likes and dislikes, fears, problems, and happinesses on the job. Once again, Terkel has created a rich and unique document that is as simple as conversation, but as subtle and heartfelt as the meaning of our lives.... In the first trade paperback edition of his national bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel presents "the real American experience" -- "a magnificent book . . .. A work of art. To read it is to hear America talking."

Language: English

Pages: 640

Format: Paperback

Publisher: New Press

Release: January 01, 1997

ISBN: 1565843428

ISBN 13: 9781565843424

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