Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work

Title: Callings: The Purpose and Passion of Work Author: Dave Isay ISBN: 9781594205187 Publisher: Penguin Press Published: 2016 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: Used: Near Fine G 1626209 Publisher Description: Stories of passion, courage, and commitment, following individuals as they pursue the work they were born to do, from StoryCorps founder Dave Isay In Callings, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay presents unforgettable stories from people doing what they love. Some found their paths at a very young age, others later in life; some overcame great odds or upturned their lives in order to pursue what matters to them. Many of their stories have never been broadcast or published by StoryCorps until now. We meet a man from the barrios of Texas whose harrowing experiences in a family of migrant farmers inspired him to become a public defender. We meet a longtime waitress who take