the Qatar Edge [Paperback]

Joey Ossian (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2005

Part One, The End of a Career, isn't just for school teachers or administrators, it's for anyone in a position of authority who has a job where there are risks involved with youth or the other gender. It's for anyone working in a location where you will need witnesses, or someone to back-up your version of the story. Part Two, The Qatar Edge, isn't just for airmen or even the military. It's for anyone who appreciates good humor under strange circumstances. If you fit one category, read both parts anyway. It won't take long, and you'll be glad you did. At the worst, you'll learn something about the risks in education, and the lighter side of today's military.

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About the Author

Joey Dean Ossian was born in Tecumseh, Nebraska, in September of 1964. He also graduated high school from there, but spent a good deal of time in between being moved around the Midwest by his father in his quest for the perfect school administrator position. After four years in the Marine Corps, during his Nebraska National Guard days, Joey became an elementary teacher, and spent two years as a K-12 Principal before being deployed multiple times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Ossian still works with the Air National Guard, writes, and watches his children grow. Joey lives with his wife and three children near Columbus, Nebraska.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (January 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420814400
• ISBN-13: 978-1420814408
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Don't insult your intelligence by reading this book., September 26, 2006

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This review is from: the Qatar Edge (Paperback)

I don't review books often, but I was so offended by this book that I felt I had to weigh in. This book has two sections, one detailing how either naive or duplicitous the author is concerning coaching young girls.

The second half, where the author describes his posting in Qatar, once again details his inability to understand rules, morals, or even appropriate behavior. As someone working in Qatar at the moment, which is a country on the brink of being as well known as Dubai, I was hoping for some insight into the country and it's culture. Instead I was overwhelmed by the ignorance and chauvinism of this author.