How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else Audiobook

" I read this book while on vacation. I guess I don't have a whole lot of very good things to say about it. The self-gratuitous and incessant name dropping and life of privilege episodes coming from a down-and-out older man seemed to be reminiscences of a dream life...not very believable and making me sick at the turn of every other page. The descriptions of life in his new job reminded me of jobs I held as a teenager and also made me feel pity for the author. I did appreciate his very real remorse and the poignant style in which he described his relationships (both past and current) with the people around him. This story could stand a lot of trimming. Its only saving grace was the ending. "

" I'm finding this quite compelling and inspiratoinal. The author is very candid about his own transformation and his path to quit judging himself by other's standards, and use his own set instead. It was interesting and thought provoking. I enjoyed it. "

" Nothing too special, but a good message. "

" anyone who is down on their company and how they handle employees should read this... "

" Michaela had to read for school, else I might not have picked it up - but definitely worth the read.......... "

" All I learned from this book is name of different coffee brands...Such a jerk! "

" I really enjoyed this book, it was so much more than I ever imagined. A definite must-read. "

" Not well written but fun and good message. "

" This one rotates on my summer reading list for students. I loved the memoir genre, especially when one doesn't write as the hero of his own life. Gill offers lessons without pontificating! "

" This book is certainly not going to end up on the "classics" shelf, but it is a good, light-hearted read. It's an excellent story in humility and a great reminder to all of us that there will never be anything wrong with "an honest day's work." "

" I like the coffee but the book is also good :-) "

" I enjoyed it. It was a little repetitive and could've used more detail/stories, but overall an enjoyable read. If you don't like Starbucks, it will annoy you. "

" Quick read. Makes me want to know more about the guy and his family history! "

" A story of mid-life transformation. An uplifting tale of how a man loses everything he once thought was most important only to discover what really is. "

" I loved this! While getting a manicure I made the mistake of finishing this and almost went into the "ugly cry"....although it was a happy ending! I will never walk into a Starbucks again without thinking of this wonderful little book! "

" It was a good story, but a little far-fetched on his adoration of Starbucks. It also bothered me that there were so many loose ends. My book club thinks he was just trying to make money with his story! "

" This is an uplifting book that is filled with gratblessons and wisdoms "

" This is a great, inspiring memoir. "

" surprisingly inspiring "

" This just caught my eye in the bookstore so I checked it out at the library. Pretty good easy read just for fun. A little sappy but okay. "

" Simple, interesting. "

" Bacaan yg menarik sekali "

" I'm not a Starbucks person but I really came to respect the company after this book. It's a quick read - a true story. The author is a good observer of people and very perceptive. "

" Good premise, but very disappointing. I'm sure this guy is a good ad-man, but he really shouldn't be allowed to write books. "

" Fascinating story. Couldn't put it down. Contains a significant message about what really satisfies us. "

" An unlikely story of redemption. I read it all in one day. I really related to the writer. "

" Inspiring, easy read. After being laid off and unemployed for over a year, it was very appropriate. "

" Completely typical. Privileged man loses it all and learns much by working in the service industry. Somehow, I never felt that way after 15 years in the service industry. Maybe I just spent too long dealing with some of the worst people ever. Or maybe I just had a bad attitude. "

" Great biography. Quick read. Fascinating and inspiring "

" It was ok. Kinda hard to get through after about the halfway point but very interesting. "

" This is a lovely book about a person who positively embraces change. I really enjoyed this. "

" I read the first few chapters, then the name-dropping got tedious and I got bored and gave up. The writing was basic at best. "

" This is an uplifting book that is filled with gratblessons and wisdoms "

" Just goes to show - you can do anything in life and still be happy. Not all about money and prestige. "

" Very touching story. Inspiration. Made me cry in the end. I <3 Starbucks. Love it. "

" It was inspirational! I love Starbucks! Here is a place that gives everyone an opportunity, without being judgemental, that helps and supports co-workers and cares about them. That's the way all workplaces should be! "