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Big Boss Man: My Adventures in Mismanagement [Paperback]

Josef Bastian (Author)

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Publication Date: March 22, 2006

"Big Boss Man: My Adventures in Mismanagement" is a book about the trials and tribulations of the everyday worker bee. This book follows the misadventures of the author, Josef Bastian, as he humorously documents his working life all the way from high school into his professional career.

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About the Author

Josef Bastian is Midwest author and poet whose sense of humor, depth of spirit and reflective imagination resonate within his poetry and prose. He is a fresh, new voice from middle America, in the footsteps of Carl Sandburg and Garrison Keillor. Mr. Bastian currently lives in the Metropoltian Detroit area with his wife and four children.

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Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (March 22, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1419623672
ISBN-13: 978-1419623677
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,726,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Josef Bastian is Midwest author and poet whose sense of humor, depth of spirit and reflective imagination resonate within his poetry and prose. He is a fresh, new voice from middle America, in the footsteps of Carl Sandburg and Garrison Keillor.

Mr. Bastian currently lives in the Metropolitan Detroit area.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Boss Man Rules!, November 25, 2007

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Big Boss Man, thanks for making my day! I picked this book up on a whim and boy, what a greta read.Everyone will be able to relate and Bastian does a great job of keeping up the pace and humor throughout.Great holiday read! BC

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fight the Man!, August 8, 2006

Kevin W. "Kev" (Califorinia) - See all my reviews

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This book has enough wit humor to get anyone through their worst day at work.

It is so nice to hear from the working stiff in the trenches, instead of the high and mighty "experts" who have all of the answers.

Thanks Josef, for keeping it real. Big Boss Man rocks!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, yet insightful read! Not to mention I laughed out loud, April 27, 2006

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I loved this book! I could relate to every story he shared (sometimes unfortunate as that may be!) :) I've worked in several areas - government, nonprofit, a startup, a Fortune 100 company and even owned my own small business - so I've seen some funny, odd and even disturbing stuff in the work world... apparently Josef has too, only he tells the stories with laugh-out-loud hilarity and insight all at the same time. I'm recommending this book to everyone I know (maybe I should share it with the leaders where I work?) ;)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Needs online excerpts
If this is the next American literary titan we need proof in the form of an online excerpt. Otherwise it risks being a humorous light read for secretaries.

Published on December 1, 2006 by A_2007_reader

5.0 out of 5 stars Fight the Man!
This book is great! A comfortable read with a great narrative that we can all relate to.

This is the book that we all want to write! Read more

Published on April 19, 2006 by Brian Forsman

5.0 out of 5 stars I Am Not Alone!
Finally! I feel like I am not the crazy one at the office anymore.

Josef has captured what it is like to be a work bee in this crazy world we work in. Read more

Published on April 19, 2006 by Wendy C.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom and Humor
Josef has granted us privileged access to his lifetime of ups and downs in the workplace. The lessons he imparts should help others navigate the often treacherous waters... Read more

Published on April 17, 2006 by Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Is This My Boss?
I swear, Josef must have been following me at work for a few years!

His stories are hilarious and I can really relate to his crazy experiences. Read more

Published on April 16, 2006 by Pat Milloy

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Boss Man Rocks!
Too funny! I can totally relate to Joe's trials and errors - I bet we all can.

I wish I had this book before I graduated college.

Published on April 8, 2006 by Ken M.

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