Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work (A StoryCorps Book)

Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work (A StoryCorps Book)

Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the work they were born to do, from StoryCorps founder Dave Isay

In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love.Â Some found their paths at a very young age, others later in life; some overcame great odds or upturned their lives inÂ orderÂ to pursue what matters to them. Many of their stories have never been broadcast or published by StoryCorps until now.

We meet a man from the barrios of Texas whose harrowing experiences in a family of migrant farmers inspired him to become a public defender. We meet a longtime waitress who takes pride in making regulars and newcomers alike feel at home in her Nashville diner. We meet a young man on the South Side of Chicago who became a teacher in order to help at-risk teenagers like the ones who killed his father get on the right track. We meet a woman from Little Rock who helps former inmates gain the skills and confidence they need to rejoin the workforce. Together they demonstrate how work can be about much more than just making a living, that chasing dreams and finding inspiration in unexpected places can transform a vocation into a calling. Their shared sense of passion, honor, and commitment brings deeper meaning and satisfaction to every aspect of their lives.Â

An essential contribution to the beloved StoryCorps collection, Callings is an inspiring tribute to rewarding work and the American pursuit of happiness.

From the Hardcover edition.
Country USA
Brand Penguin Books
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate 2017-04-18
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780143110071

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin Books
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate	2017-04-18
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780143110071

Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work (A StoryCorps Book)

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