Work in progress : confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest
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Martin, James, 1960-
Published
New York, NY : HarperOne, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2026]
ISBN
9780062694485 (hardback), 0062694480 (hardback)
Physical Desc
xi, 352 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Status
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Crookston Public Library - New
921 MAR
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LC Subjects
Autobiographies.
Autobiographies.
Biography.
Catholic Church -- Clergy.
Jesuits -- United States -- Biography.
Martin, James, 1960-
Part-time employment -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Priests -- United States -- Biography.
Work -- Religious aspects -- Catholic Church.
Young adults -- Employment -- United States.

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Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
UPC
CIPO000319926
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In this memoir, James Martin recounts his experiences working in a variety of entry-level jobs during his youth, including positions as a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, and corporate employee, before entering the Jesuit order. Set primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, the narrative describes his lack of prior experience in these roles and the challenges he encountered while learning workplace responsibilities. The work presents a coming-of-age account that reflects on employment, personal development, and the formative impact of early work experiences. Through these episodes, the author considers themes such as responsibility, maturity, interpersonal relationships, and ethical conduct. Photographs from the author's early life are included.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)

Martin, J. (2026). Work in progress: confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest. (First edition). HarperOne, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Martin, James, 1960-. 2026. Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest. HarperOne, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)

Martin, James, 1960-. Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest. HarperOne, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2026.

UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)

Martin, J. (2026). Work in progress: confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest. First edn New York, NY: HarperOne, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)

Martin, James. Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest. First edition, HarperOne, an Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2026.

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