My Life As A Rear End, Memoirs of a Train Conductor
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (800 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1530851882 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 228 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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. About the Author Paul Holland has enjoyed nearly four decades as a train conductor on three American railroads while striving to find humor in all situations. He has been featured in many news stories and articles over his memorable career. In his capacity as a train conductor, he has been interviewed by 60 Minutes and many news organizations. He was even interviewed on multiple occasions by NASA in regard to train screw-ups and was videotaped for an early MTV music video. The author also served for over twenty years as the elected secretary of two rail unions
reading the book is like hanging out with a good friend who shares many only part of the way in, but loving it. Paul's been the conductor on my usual train home for many years, and they just put him out to pasture last night. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of meeting him, reading the book is like hanging out with a good friend who shares many hilarious stories.Enjoy the retirement Paul and come back and visit early and often. Jim. Philip J. Passero III said The rails of the crazy train. "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go" Oscar Wilde putatively remarked. Paul Holland does the former and brings laughter and levity with "My Life As A Rear End, Memoirs of a Train Conductor". I had the privilege of riding aboard the train with Paul for many years. This gentleman had a ready facility with words and rapier wit that comes through in abundance in the book. Marked by a sweeping narration of the sublime to the ridiculous on the railroad, Paul's voice richly resonates. In a memoir of anecdotes, setting t. What a ride. If this book is half as great as Paul, it's going to be a fantastic, huge hit.
This compilation of dozens of incredible true stories gathered over a 39 year railroad career, spotlights the unexpected hilarity involved in working in public transportation. Personal experiences run the gamut from sexual escapades to train accidents and even hijackings, almost all of which culminate with laughter.
The author also served for over twenty years as the elected secretary of two rail unions. . He has been featured in many news stories and articles over his memorable career. Paul Holland has enjoyed nearly four decades as a train conductor on three American railroads while striving to find humor in all situations. He was even interviewed on multiple occasions by NASA in regard to train screw-ups and was videotaped for an early MTV music vi