Occupations that require individualism, creativity, and even eccentricity are much more common than most people realize. For people who have never fit the corporate mold and want to go their own route, Careers for Nonconformists is an essential handbook. Sandra Gurvis reviews the nuts and bolts of being one's own boss. She showcases 75 jobs and touches on dozens more within 15 areas of interest, from animals and the outdoors to entertainment and arts and crafts. She covers what it takes to break into a field, what to expect, and what people will need to do to thrive. The book includes complete reference information on professional associations, Web sites, trade magazines, and other useful resources, as well as 30 profiles of real people who have succeeded in unusual endeavors.
Sandra Gurvis (www.sgurvis.com, www.booksaboutthe60s.com) is the author of fifteen books, including Careers for Nonconformists (a selection of the Quality Paperback Book Club), Where Have All the Flower Children Gone? and the novel, The Pipe Dreamers as well as hundreds of magazine articles and essays. Her newest titles are Ohio Curiosities, (Globe Pequot, 2007, 2nd edition due 2011); Paris Hilton: A Biography (Greenwood, 2011); Day Trips from Columbus,3rd ed.(Globe Pequot, 2009); and Managing the Telecommuting Employee with Michael Amigoni (Adams, 2009). Her second novel, Country Club Wives is currently making the rounds with New York publishers and is available on Kindle.
Her books have been featured in newspapers, television, and radio stations across the country; and have been excerpted in magazines. Sandra has also written extensively on business and medical topics and lectures frequently on writing, the '60s, and her books. She has been selected for residencies and fellowships and is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA). She lives in Columbus, Ohio.
