The Job
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Sinclair Lewis
(4,561 Sterne; 41 Bewertungen)
'The Job' is an early work by American novelist Sinclair Lewis. It is considered an early declaration of the rights of working women. The focus is on the main character, Una Golden, who desires to establish herself in a legitimate occupation while balancing the eventual need for marriage. The story takes place in the early 1900-1920's and takes Una from a small Pennsylvania town to New York. Forced to work due to family illness, Una shows a talent for the traditional male bastion of commercial real estate and, while valued by her company, she struggles to achieve the same status of her male coworkers. On a parallel track, her quest for traditional romance and love is important but her unique role as a working woman... makes it tough to find an appropriate suitor. (Summary by Wikipedia) (11 hr 59 min)
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Bewertungen
Inspiring
Seema Afridi
(5 Sterne)
One of the most inspiring and uplifting books I have heard on Librivox. Highly recommended.
(3 Sterne)
Interesting however dated. In the end all she wants is marriage and a baby!
John
(4,5 Sterne)
Sinclair Lewis was definitely a man ahead of his time. Read very well.
(4 Sterne)
Ahead of its time in support of women in the workplace.
Is not the the job synonymous with life.
Edward Shannon
(5 Sterne)