The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need

Author: Daniel H. Pink
ISBN: 1594482918
Manufacturer: Riverhead Trade
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Editorial Review:

"From a New York Times, BusinessWeek, and Washington Post bestselling author comes a first-of-its- kind career guide for a new generation of job seekers.There's never been a career guide like it.the fully illustrated story (ingeniously told in Manga form) of a young Everyman just out of college who lands his first job. Johnny Bunko is new to parachute company Boggs Corp., and he stumbles through his early days as a working stiff until a crisis prompts him to find a new job. Step by step he builds a career, illustrating as he does the six core lessons of finding, keeping, and flourishing in satisfying work: There is no plan ,Forget about your weaknesses, Persistence trumps talent, It's not about you ,Make excellent mistakes, Leave an imprintSmart, engaging, and insightful, The Adventures of Johnny Bunko offers practical advice for anyone looking to start a rewarding career."

Customer Reviews:

One of the best career guides ever

This animated career guide has some of the best advice I've ever read in such a condensed, easy to read format. The story line shares six important rules that can not only be applied to one's career, but to one's entire life. The only reason it loses a star is because it's too short; definitely a one-sit read.

2008-09-30

Fantastic

I was a little skeptical believing a 50 some year old could get anything out of a `comic' book but I bought it anyway based on the reviews of others.
Although a quick and easy read, I got some life lessons which I will use forever.
Even if you have no plans to change where you are in your life / career, I highly recommend this book.

2008-09-23

The last review you need for this book

There is only one complaint I have about this book, if any. That is the price tag is a bit high.

That is not to say it is not worth it. The book gives an alternative way of telling some good and important lessons without resorting to literal argument or statement. It tell the story by comics. You could, of course, turn to the last few pages and find out the lessons it teaches. (It has only six lines, really, no , really!) It will not be as effective or as impressive as you read through the book.

Read it no matter what, before you look back at your life and regret.

2008-09-23

I nonetheless enjoyed it thoroughly

Having once been a career adviser, I expected this book (which someone casually gave me, as if to say, "You'll enjoy this") to be interesting but not enlightening. And while it is true that the concepts in the book were not new to ME, I nonetheless enjoyed it thoroughly, primarily due to its innovative presentation. The career concepts and advice in it were sound too, the kind of things that I myself would profess, so I therefore consider its content GENUINE. It's a fast read too, which doesn't hurt.

If you are in the market for any kind of motivational spark or career guidance, this would be a great starting point. This book brings comix back in style!

2008-09-19

Career Advice for a 20-something

I gave the book to a 22 year old and he sat down and immediately READ the whole thing. The graphic novel format is genius. Heck, I am well past my 20's and I enjoyed it. I am a big fan of Daniel Pink and especially Whole New Mind. If you can't get a college age or younger to read Whole New Mind this book just might lure them into it. Great information presented in a way that appeals to the audience who most needs it. A great gift to give!! I will be buying more copies to give.

2008-09-03

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