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Title: Safe to Say
Author: James Ward
Narrator: Steve Berner
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-01-13
Publisher: All Things That Matter Press, Inc.
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Fiction, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
Packed with humor and insight, Safe to Say explores the gut wrenching absurdities of life in corporate America. Set in the 1980's amidst the decline of an iconic company, the story centers on the eventful careers of two characters - Harmon Wolcott and Riley O'Brian. Harmon, a young man raised in the farm country of upstate New York, joins the company to fulfill his father's great wish; Riley, a young woman raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, is intent on fulfilling her own high expectations, instilled by her strong-willed Dominican mother.
Despite their differences in background, Harmon and Riley share the traits of intelligence, ambition and an aching desire for approval. Their paths converge and the stakes are raised when both are assigned to a select group charged with pleasing upper management. The story of their accomplishments, disillusionment and ultimate chance at salvation reads like a cross between Catch 22 and The Firm. If you have ever had the corporate experience, or just wondered about it, you will find Safe to Say smart, touching and funny.
Members Reviews:
REALLY EXCELLENT BOOK
Whether or not you have spent time in the corporate world, this is a "MUST READ". Having spent 30 years working for major corporations, I can attest to the fact that these absurd characters and egos really exist. The author truly captures the mood and accurately describes the antics and bizarre behavior of senior management
at many large organizations. Mr. Ward's narrative flows smoothly and believably throughout the book. The characters came alive and I felt their emotional pain and suffering, caused by the maladjusted
power driven CEO. The dehumanizing effect of many corporatations saddens me, but this author has the ability to tell this story both in a humorous and poignant way. I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!
A Corporate Knock Out!
It is" safe to say" that this novel delivered the corporate goods. The characters are superbly crafted .The depiction of the often ridiculous machinations of the corporate world are presented with great insight and humor. Only the love story itself of two such disparate characters trumps the riveting story of ACC's upper management.
Harmon and Riley are characters that grab the reader from beginning to end. The ride is filled with gut wrenching tension and moments of heart warming tenderness. I love this book. Great novel!
Safe to Say on the money!
Great book! I spent my career in management at large companies, including AT&T. This book captures the personalities, politics, and absurdities of the corporate world. I especially like the way the author describes the personalities and discussions of the task force. Very insightful, and obviously based on real world experience. My only comment is that the ending was somewhat abrupt, and could have been more realistic. Overall, high marks!
Excellent, quick, easy to read book!
Gives insight into corporate world in th 80's, in an entertaining and humorous fashion. For the many who have lived through the corporate experience, they will recognize the characters and situations. For those who have not, it will give them an appreciation of life is like to be able to succeed or not, in that environment. I highly recommend it. Enjoy! Pat J.
Safe to Say
Safe to Say James Ward
As a former corporate executive I strongly relate to the personal relationships and dynamics so aptly described
by Mr Ward.
