Reviewed by: BigAl
Genre: Travel/Memoir
Approximate word count: 80-85,000 words
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Author:
Newmann
describes himself as “a writer, photographer, video producer, and all-around
good guy.” This is his first book. For more, visit his website.
Description:
“Early one
May, Sam Neumann arrived in the breathtaking wilderness of Denali, Alaska with
a smile on his face and adventure in his heart. But less than 24 hours later,
both had evaporated as he stood behind the counter of a filthy gas station —his
new place of employment— and tried to piece together what exactly had gone
wrong.
Memoirs of a Gas Station is a quirky personal account of a
summer trapped in a convenience store on the edge of Denali National Park. It
is a journey across the Alaskan tundra and headlong into the ridiculous world
of seasonal employment.”
Appraisal:
Memoirs of a Gas Station is part travel book, part personal
memoir, and part exposé of the world of seasonal employment. I learned a lot
about Alaska (especially the area around Denali National Park) and got an
interesting glimpse into what it’s like to work as a seasonal employee, both
the good and the bad. Traveling vicariously when I’m stuck at home and getting glimpses
of what life is like for people in situations I haven’t experienced are both
things I enjoy, and Memoirs of a Gas
Station delivered. I deducted a single star for issues with editing and
proofing.
FYI:
Some adult
language and mild sexual content.
Format/Typo Issues:
A large
number of mostly minor proofing issues, primarily missing or extra words.
Rating: *** Three stars
1 comment:
I knew a professor who would get a job during the summer washing dishes at small restaurants as a way to connect with real people, and be more grounded.
Living vicariously through books is much easier. I don't think I'll ever get to Alaska, but I want to. This looks like a good book.
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