How Long to Read Man of a Thousand Jobs

How Long Does it Take to Read Man of a Thousand Jobs?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 24 minutes to read Man of a Thousand Jobs by Chris S. Buckley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Bear witness to the bastard son of a drunken sailor, as he pursues an independent path of artistry, terminal alcoholism and, oh yes, jobs. See how one man makes a concerted effort to force open the doors of opportunity, while the door to a federal prison and, a few years later, death's door, seem to swing open all by themselves. Stay by the resilient workingman's side, as he discovers mercy from a chicken, Georgetown from the driver's seat of a handsome cab and wisdom from the swollen lips of a battered woman. While your humble narrator, amid a lifelong parade of dead end jobs, may now and again lose sight of his purpose on the planet, he'll never lose his sense of humor. The more somber moments, such as those which prompt guilt over the unwitting abuse of a kindly old man, or sadness at the tears of a jilted bride-to-be, merely serve to strengthen and widen the avenues of compassion for this sworn student of the human condition. As he tells his story in two parts - Book 1, The Insanity and Book 2, The Recovery - your Man of a Thousand Jobs takes us from paperboy to poultry tender to bartender, then from Amway salesman to pet odor specialist to Blackjack dealer. All the while, each story whispers hints of more personal back stories that might also one day like to be told. For now, however, the core subject is jobs, and lots of them. Strung together, many appear to be time killers, en route to the artist's true passion of storytelling, while others appear to be the much appreciated last resorts of a monetarily desperate man. In either event, the ride is unique; the pace, consistent. Thus, who could argue the ironic outcome?

How long is Man of a Thousand Jobs?

Man of a Thousand Jobs by Chris S. Buckley is 262 pages long, and a total of 66,024 words.

This makes it 88% the length of the average book. It also has 81% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Man of a Thousand Jobs Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours to read Man of a Thousand Jobs aloud.

What Reading Level is Man of a Thousand Jobs?

Man of a Thousand Jobs is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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