When the boy takes on his first job, he does it simply for the pocket money. With early starts and difficult employers to contend with, life as a paper boy is t as simple as it seems. However, without realising it, he has taken his first step towards adulthood. Leaving his newspaper deliveries behind, he embarks on a series of very different professions. He experiences the ups and downs of working life and encounters a variety of people along the way. Although reasonably successful in his endeavours, he fails to find true fulfilment until he begins teaching. As he rises to greater positions of power, he begins to wonder if, finally, that's it ...
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN-10
1785544004
ISBN-13
9781785544002
eBay Product ID (ePID)
226732064
Product Key Features
Author
Dr. Brian Thomas
Format
Hardback
Language
English
Topic
Autobiography: General
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Author Biography
Brian Thomas was born into a working class family. In the era of post-war austerity many young people felt obliged to contribute to the family income and for their own wellbeing. Money was short and pay was poor but at least work was plentiful and a secure career was possible. The future was bright and, often, fun.