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Work in Progress

Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest

  • Hardback
  • 368 pages
  • Publisher: HarperOne
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 3.3 cm

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For those curious about how faith meets work life

Shows how common roles lead to a priestly calling

You will find inspiration for your own life path

Reflect on faith and vocation through the varied and honest life story of a priest who has worked many different jobs.

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In this engaging memoir, James Martin shares the colourful and often surprising story of his journey from the corporate world to the priesthood. Before he was a well-known Jesuit, Martin held an array of jobs, from busboy and dishwasher to caddy and corporate bank teller. By reflecting on these humble beginnings and everyday work experiences, he uncovers how God speaks to us through the ordinary moments of our lives. Work in Progress is a warm, witty and deeply honest look at the path of vocation, showing that your career, no matter how small it may seem, is part of a larger plan. Whether you are navigating your own career changes or seeking a deeper sense of purpose in your daily labour, Martin’s reflections will encourage you to see the sacred in the secular and find grace in the grind of a normal working life. This is an essential read for anyone asking where they are going and who they are becoming along the way.
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  • Title

    Work in Progress

  • Author

    James Martin

  • Book Format

    Hardcover

  • Publisher

    HarperOne

  • Published

    February 2026

  • Weight

    454g

  • Page Count

    368

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 3.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780062694485

  • ISBN-10

    0062694480

  • Eden Code

    7404727

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