Gill had all the trappings of success--money, possessions, a prestigious job--and then lost it all. This story of how he is finally redeemed by his new job at Starbucks focuses on the lessons learned, and the value of hard work.
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Gill had all the trappings of success--money, possessions, a prestigious job--and then lost it all. This story of how he is finally redeemed by his new job at Starbucks focuses on the lessons learned, and the value of hard work.
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Ugh. A redeye couldn't - heck, not even a blackeye could - jazz this up. Poorly written by a narrator who is . . . well . . . far from relatable. Not even likable. And I AM a middle-aged man who lost a high-power NYC career and was then diagnosed with cancer! This book supposedly tells my story, or a version of it, and I couldn't be bothered to finish it. The narrator displays notions about race, culture and society that are caricatures of an out of touch white man from the 1940s. And even then it would have been a caricature. But he's writing in the present. Oh my! Could have been saved by some truly engaging or lovely writing. Too bad that was missing. Thank God I didn't pay full price for this. Get the latte instead!
JenWad
Nov 12, 2009
inspiring
Highlights the key ingredient missing in so many lives: respect.
quasar
Sep 6, 2009
4 and 1/2 stars
After decades of life as a privileged, white, ivy league male, Gill discovers his rigid attitude and elitism had made him miserable and nearly wrecked his life. After landing at Starbucks, a company that provides excellent training and a positive work environment, he discovered dignity lies within the person, based on how they approach their job. (good thing he didn't land at one of the 'big box' stores, this could have been a very different book. Read Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed" to see what happens with some other, less enlightened employers!)
MikeA
Feb 14, 2008
Inspirational
This book should be an inspiration to those of us who have been downsized in recent years. It illustrates that a job can be more than just earning a living. Connecting with the public and colleagues, and earning respect and admiration from both, is worth far more than just taking home a big check every week. The author, a former advertising creative director, has created a beautifully written product. Starbucks and author Michael Gates Gill should be extremely proud.
nuella
Nov 2, 2007
Marvelous!
What a nice book, interesting too. Some reviews have made this book seem average, I thought it was a great easy read. Haven't we all been down on our luck at some point in our lives? This book demonstrates a little good work and you can accomplish anything. A very good book.
