The Work - Hardcover

Moore, Wes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0812993578 ISBN 13: 9780812993578

Publisher: Spiegel & Grau, 2014

Synopsis

"For fans of Wes Moore's bestselling The Other Wes Moore, this new book continues his remarkable quest to ""find a life that matters""-from Oxford and Afghanistan to Wall Street and the White House-woven together with the stories of remarkable change-makers he meets along the way who found the meaning of their lives in serving others; for readers who've embraced uplifting personal narratives like In Pursuit of Happyness or books that tell inspiring stories of finding purpose like What Should I Do With My Life? or Start Something That Matters. Wes Moore's remarkable bestseller The Other Wes Moore ends when Wes completes his journey from a fatherless delinquent to college graduate and heads off to Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship. But what happens next? Next, he had to figure out the answer to the question: What is your work? More than finding a job, he had to find the work he was meant to do. For the next decade, Wes traced a path through some of the most fascinating and high-pressure workspaces in the world: an American student at Oxford after 9/11; a combat officer in Afghanistan during the most intense years of fighting; a White House fellow during the tumult of the late Bush years; an Obama organiser during that historic campaign; a Wall Street banker at the cusp of the financial crisis; and finally, back home to Baltimore, working to revitalise that troubled city. This is the story of how one young man traced a path through the world to discover the meaning of his life and how after a series of mis-directions and lesson-teaching mistakes, he found that meaning in service. Wes weaves the episodes and moments of decision in his own life with those of a dozen other change-makers from every walk of life who confronted the question ""what is my work?"" and found their own answers, to help readers see how we can each find our own path to purpose and to creating a better world."

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Review

"How we define success for ourselves is one of life's essential questions. Wes Moore shows us the way--by sharing his incredible journey and the inspiring stories of others who make the world a better place through the choices they've made about how they want to live. We come away from this important book with a new understanding of what it truly means to succeed in life."--Suze Orman
"Wes Moore puts a mirror up to himself and shares the reflection with stunning candor. A truly moving picture of personal growth--and one that will make you consider your own path, struggles, and successes in a new way--"The Work" is a must-read."--General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan
"As a Rhodes scholar who fought in Afghanistan and later became a social entrepreneur, Wes Moore is a shining light of his generation--and one who captivates audiences. But he's also humble, inquisitive, and constantly searching, which makes his story accessible, relevant, and illuminating to all of us. "The Work" will inspire anyone who seeks greater meaning and impact in their life."--Charles Best, founder, DonorsChoose.org

"Wes Moore proves once again that he is one of the most effective storytellers and leaders of his generation. His gripping personal story, set against the dramatic events of the past decade, goes straight to the heart of an ancient question that is as relevant as ever: not just how to live a good life, but how to make that life matter. Above all, this book teaches us how to make our journey about more than mere surviving or even succeeding; it teaches us how to truly come alive."--Arianna Huffington, author of "Thrive"
"How we define success for ourselves is one of life's essential questions. Wes Moore shows us the way--by sharing his incredible journey and the inspiring stories of others who make the world a better place through the choices they've made about how they want to live. We come away from this important book with a new understanding of what it truly means to succeed in life."--Suze Orman
"Wes Moore puts a mirror up to himself and shares the reflection with stunning candor. A truly moving picture of personal growth, and one that will make you consider your own path, struggles, and successes in a new way, "The Work" is a must-read."--General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan
"As a Rhodes scholar who fought in Afghanistan and later became a social entrepreneur, Wes Moore is a shining light of his generation--and one who captivates audiences. But he's also humble, inquisitive, and constantly searching, which makes his story accessible, relevant, and illuminating to all of us. "The Work" will inspire everyone who seeks greater meaning and impact in their life."--Charles Best, founder, DonorsChoose.org

Powerful and moving . . . Wes Moore s story and the stories of those who have inspired him, from family members to entrepreneurs, provide a model for how we can each weave together valuable lessons from all different types of people to forge an individual path to triumph. I ve known and deeply admired Wes for a long time. Reading The Work, I better understand why. Chelsea Clinton
Wes Moore proves once again that he is one of the most effective storytellers and leaders of his generation. His gripping personal story, set against the dramatic events of the past decade, goes straight to the heart of an ancient question that is as relevant as ever: not just how to live a good life, but how to make that life matter. Above all, this book teaches us how to make our journey about more than mere surviving or even succeeding; it teaches us how to truly come alive. Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive
How we define success for ourselves is one of life s essential questions. Wes Moore shows us the way by sharing his incredible journey and the inspiring stories of others who make the world a better place through the choices they ve made about how they want to live. We come away from this important book with a new understanding of what it truly means to succeed in life. Suze Orman
Wes Moore puts a mirror up to himself and shares the reflection with stunning candor. A truly moving picture of personal growth, and one that will make you consider your own path, struggles, and successes in a new way, The Work is a must-read. General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan
As a Rhodes scholar who fought in Afghanistan and later became a social entrepreneur, Wes Moore is a shining light of his generation and one who captivates audiences. But he s also humble, inquisitive, and constantly searching, which makes his story accessible, relevant, and illuminating to all of us. The Work will inspire everyone who seeks greater meaning and impact in their life. Charles Best, founder, DonorsChoose.org

An intriguing follow-up to his bestselling The Other Wes Moore . . . Moore makes a convincing case that work has the most value if it s built on a foundation of service, selflessness, courage, and risk-taking. Publishers Weekly
A beautifully philosophical look at the expectation that work should bring meaning to our lives. Booklist

The Work will resonate with people seeking their own purpose. BookPage"

"Powerful and moving . . . Wes Moore's story and the stories of those who have inspired him, from family members to entrepreneurs, provide a model for how we can each weave together valuable lessons from all different types of people to forge an individual path to triumph. I've known and deeply admired Wes for a long time. Reading The Work, I better understand why."--Chelsea Clinton

"Wes Moore proves once again that he is one of the most effective storytellers and leaders of his generation. His gripping personal story, set against the dramatic events of the past decade, goes straight to the heart of an ancient question that is as relevant as ever: not just how to live a good life, but how to make that life matter. Above all, this book teaches us how to make our journey about more than mere surviving or even succeeding; it teaches us how to truly come alive."--Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive

"How we define success for ourselves is one of life's essential questions. Wes Moore shows us the way--by sharing his incredible journey and the inspiring stories of others who make the world a better place through the choices they've made about how they want to live. We come away from this important book with a new understanding of what it truly means to succeed in life."--Suze Orman

"Wes Moore puts a mirror up to himself and shares the reflection with stunning candor. A truly moving picture of personal growth, and one that will make you consider your own path, struggles, and successes in a new way, The Work is a must-read."--General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan

"As a Rhodes scholar who fought in Afghanistan and later became a social entrepreneur, Wes Moore is a shining light of his generation--and one who captivates audiences. But he's also humble, inquisitive, and constantly searching, which makes his story accessible, relevant, and illuminating to all of us. The Work will inspire everyone who seeks greater meaning and impact in their life."--Charles Best, founder, DonorsChoose.org

"An intriguing follow-up to his bestselling The Other Wes Moore . . . Moore makes a convincing case that work has the most value if it's built on a foundation of service, selflessness, courage, and risk-taking."--Publishers Weekly

"A beautifully philosophical look at the expectation that work should bring meaning to our lives."--Booklist

"The Work will resonate with people seeking their own purpose."--BookPage

About the Author

Wes Moore is a social entrepreneur and a combat veteran of Afghanistan. His first book, The Other Wes Moore, was a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He lives in his hometown of Baltimore with his wife and two children.

Edition details

• Publisher: Spiegel & Grau
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0812993578
• ISBN 13: 9780812993578
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 320