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The Hooky Book : More than 200 Excuses for Rolling in Late, Skipping Out Early and Scamming a Whole Day Off [Paperback]

Kerry Speckman (Author)
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Book Description

September 12, 2000
Have we got an excuse for you ... actually, more than 200 of them!

As a professional fib fabricator, author Kerry Speckman knows how to get you out of work, school and anything else you want to skip out on. She’s so good at it, in fact, she managed to weasel out of 26 days working for one company — and was still named one of its outstanding employees of the year.

For the first time, Kerry spills her best tips, tricks and tales in “The Hooky Book” including:

• Why you owe it to yourself to play hooky
• How to craft a believable excuse
• And, most important, how to avoid getting caught

With Kerry’s invaluable advice and experience, you’ll learn how you, too, can climb the corporate ladder without leaving the living room couch.


Editorial Reviews

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...this book belongs in the library of every person who finds themselves wishing they could skip out of work too.” -- Mark Green, art director and former coworker

The Hooky Book’ captures her unique talent for spinning a good yarn. I think other employers will laugh... -- Denny Griffies, benefits manager and former boss

“People feel guilty for saying ‘no’, and end up overcommitting themselves. ‘The Hooky Book’ gives a way to get out... -- Dr. Vicki Corte, psychologist and former schoolmate

About the Author

In her first book, author Kerry Speckman divulges the secrets of fool-proof hooky playing, which she began developing in college. After earning a bachelor of arts in communications and sociology (and later a master of education in mental health counseling), Kerry continued developing her hooky skills working in a variety of fields including retail sales, publishing and education.

Currently, a freelance writer and her own boss, Kerry doesn’t require excuses as much today (except for the occasional social hooky). But she still keeps a collection of excuses ... just in case.

She lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her four-legged, furry son Zac.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 137 pages
  • Publisher: Apiary Inc. (September 12, 2000)
  • ISBN-10: 0970199007
  • ISBN-13: 978-0970199003
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,500,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ho-ho-hooky!!, July 23, 2002
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Sharon Zachriah (Trenton, New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Hooky Book : More than 200 Excuses for Rolling in Late, Skipping Out Early and Scamming a Whole Day Off (Paperback)
If you're like most people who hate their jobs, you have GOT to get this book. Lots of great excuses--many I've used before and many I'd never even thought of. Laughed my [rear] off after reading it (hey, can you use that as an excuse for missing work--lost your [rear]?), then gave a copy to my nephew who was graduating from college. Highly recommended!! You can never have too many days off work!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well, I'd NEVER call in to work if my excuse wasn't true..., September 13, 2001
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"vikbill" (Yakima, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Hooky Book : More than 200 Excuses for Rolling in Late, Skipping Out Early and Scamming a Whole Day Off (Paperback)
but I thoroughly enjoyed this hilarious and irreverent book. OK I admit, I've used a few of these. Using "female problems" as an excuse works pretty well if your boss is male, but you won't get much sympathy from a female supervisor/workaholic.

Thank goodness I now work at home, but I still have clients and there are probably times I will need a day off. Thanks Ms. Speckman!

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