Working
#1384 of 2,654 all-time
Working
Studs Terkel
5 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2016–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
I almost exclusively read fiction but I’ll mention Working by Studs Terkel, not fiction but certainly not self help or technical. Just helped me feel connected to parts of society I don’t experience.
I consider Caro's short book, 'Working', a gateway drug for the longer books.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books about people who did hard things 2025 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are some of the best books you have read in 2022? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Great fiction books that have had a positive impact on your life? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Book Recommendations? 2016 · 1 recommendation