To Jonah, When You Are Twenty-Five

Taking Jobs Seriously

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James Herbert

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Written as a collection of letters from the author to today's twenty- and thirtysomethings, this reflective memoir is an inspiring and persuasive work offering grandfatherly advice and encouragement to help young people learn how and why to take jobs seriously as they enter adulthood. While there are many books about the current issue of arrested adulthood and young people's failure to launch, there are few books that are written directly to this audience. To Jonah, When You Are Twenty-Five offers novice adults a kindly compass into the work life that awaits them and into the adult world in general. The book's unique format fits easily into busy schedules: you can read one letter at a time or finish them all in one sitting. Throughout the book, the author-like the best of grandfathers-plays the roles of your coach, teacher, historian, sage, favorite storyteller, and biggest fan. An insightful read no matter what life stage you're in, this book is a particularly great gift for young people, and it will certainly be one they return to again and again for insight and encouragement as they face the sometimes daunting years ahead.

Author Biography:

James Herbert, one of six children, was born and raised in Ohio. He graduated from the University of Dayton as valedictorian of his class. He went on to earn a PhD in the history of ideas from Brandeis University. After a career in university teaching, he worked at the College Board in New York City and then at the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, DC. He and his wife have two daughters and three grandchildren. Jim has been an avid swimmer since his early thirties, about the time he first became interested in the story of Jonah.

Release date NZ

May 8th, 2014

Author

James Herbert

Pages

190

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Dimensions

152x229x11

ISBN-13

9780615948560

Product ID

22485959

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