--- product_id: 2748432 title: "Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do" brand: "studs terkel" price: "£15.51" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2748432-working-people-talk-about-what-they-do-all-day-how store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do **Brand:** studs terkel **Price:** £15.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do by studs terkel - **How much does it cost?** £15.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2748432-working-people-talk-about-what-they-do-all-day-how) ## Best For - studs terkel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted studs terkel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LOJaBSooL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing *by R***O on Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021* This book was originally published in 1972, and made quite a sensation. I was in college at the time, and, having worked in a gas station for five years, was intrigued. However, while I read several reviews, I never got around to actually reading the book--until now. What I found so intriguing was what Mr. Terkel did--interview a number of common Americans who worked in mostly mundane, low-paying jobs (such as I had), and, in using their own words told their story.Louis "Studs" Terkel was a writer who liked people, especially people who worked hard for a living. Besides being one of heck of writer, he was also an actor, and radio personality. He received the Pulitzer for Literature in 1985 for "The Good War--An Oral History of World War Two". He was nicknamed "Studs" while acting in a play with another person named Louis. To keep the two straight, the director gave Terkel the nickname "Studs", after the fictional character he was playing—Studs Lonigan.Besides interviewing common workers--coal minors, steel workers, janitors, itinerant farm workers, nurses, barbers, airline stewardesses, telephone operators, gravediggers, etc., he also interviewed people in high-end jobs--business executives, coaches, professional athletes, school teachers, lawyers, stock brokers, a studio head, and a media personality (film critic Pauline Kael). In particular, Ms Kael's comments about working people are most telling; she knew of the endless, mind-numbing hours of being a common worker, because earlier in her career she had been one. While this book is imminently quotable, I have chosen Ms. Kael's comments because they summarize best what it's like to be a bottom-level worker: "I've spent most of my life working at jobs I hated. I've worked at boring office jobs. I never felt they were demeaning, but they exhausted my energy and spirit. I do think that most people work at jobs that mechanize them and depersonalize them. . . ."This book is endlessly fascinating, but at 589 pages takes time and patience to wade through. Still, if you've ever been a bottom-level worker, or wish to know what it's like, you will appreciate the truth that is contained in these pages. Five stars ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Treasure *by O***L on Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023* Author signed copy from someone's personal collection...WINNING!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about working! *by C***R on Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023* Having my son read about different jobs. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2748432-working-people-talk-about-what-they-do-all-day-how](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2748432-working-people-talk-about-what-they-do-all-day-how) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*