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After The Death of A Salesman: Business Trips To Hell

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From the paperback edition's cover you would expect this to be an amusing look at other people's travel horrors. The stories are OK, but I have seen better collections of such. The book is leavened by a rather outdated set of observations on the state of the book industry. I'm surprised that a 1998 book gives almost no attention to internet book retailing.

AFTER THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN: BUSINESS TRIPS TO HELL is a hilarious account of travel disasters, from a Madagascar cruise scout who finds the largest cockroach in the world inside her luggage to a California investor who travels through France on his wife's passport. Business scenarios are outrageous and fun and this will prove an outstanding, funny gift for any business or travel enthusiast.

Considering this book was published in 1998, there should be more reviews. Mr. Rapoport writes in an easy-to-read, humorous style. After reading about hair-raising experiences in After the Death of a Salesman, you'll be sure to better appreciate your own miserable but mundane work trips. The book is definitely geared toward business travelers, in particular salesmen, but it can be read and enjoyed by anyone. Each chapter in this short book has its own theme and accompanying set of stories--perfect for any traveler in need of a light read. Think twice about reading it while on turbulent planes or in questionable countries though!