54 pages • 1 hour read
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Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work by Dave Isay and Maya Millett features first-person narratives collected through StoryCorps. The book highlights diverse individuals and their experiences in different types of work, organized into dreamers, generations, healers, philosophers, and groundbreakers. It explores how people find meaning and purpose in their jobs, transcending conventional career expectations. Topics include serious illness and death, mental health struggles, and societal opposition.
Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work by David Isay and Maya Millett features inspiring stories about diverse career paths, revealing deep connections between individuals and their work. Readers praised its uplifting and motivational tone but noted the lack of depth in some narratives. Overall, it's an engaging read that highlights the profound impact of meaningful work.
Readers who enjoy exploring personal stories of career fulfillment and the emotional connections tied to work would be captivated by Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work by David Isay and Maya Millett. Fans of Working by Studs Terkel or Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell will find similar insightful narratives and human experiences.
Lexile Level
HL790LInspirational
Self Help
Biography
Philosophy
History: World
Values/Ideas: Fate
Self Discovery
Society: Community