Confronted consistently by malicious managers, contemptuous coworkers, inept underlings and stressful situations, today's working stiff often feels pummeled from all sides. Working Wounded: Advice That Adds Insight to Injury, by journalist and consultant Bob Rosner, is a lighthearted but deadly serious map through the minefields of the corporate world that offers recommendations on an abundance of tools and techniques that can be used to make it safely from nine to five. A series of insightful illustrations throughout by New Yorker cartoonist Robert Mankoff pokes perceptive fun at the whole business scene. --Howard Rothman
From Publishers Weekly
Syndicated columnist Rosner presents a cornucopia of information on the world of business that doles out advice on coping with colleagues, bosses, employees, dead-end jobs, switching companies, performance pressures, health, technology and being axed. The text is enlivened with sidebars, quotes from sources as varied as Plato, Charles de Gaulle and Satchel Paige, results of polls the author has conducted among workers and short quizzes. Added attractions include witty contributions by New Yorker cartoonist Robert Mankoff (e.g., boss to underling, "It's your job to dream of things that never were and ask, 'Why not?' and it's my job to tell you"). The quotes reinforce Rosner's overall message that job difficulties can be managed, although, on some occasions, he advises, it just may be better to bow out. There is never a dull moment from start to finish. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
By Ken Pierce "Editor, PiercingMetal.com" (Brooklyn,, NY USA)
This review is from: Working Wounded: Advice That Adds Insight to Injury (Hardcover)
I bought the "Working Wounded" as a gift for the members of a team I once worked on. I felt that many of the situations that Bob Rosner brought to light measured up with how we dealt with our day. It went over quite well, and was entertaining as well as enlightening. I look forward to a second volume.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful: By Rsmythe "auemerald" (Tampa, FL United States)
I read the book Working Wounded in a couple of days. It is actually a quick read and rather humorous at times. There is a lot of great reference material in there.
The author was really writing his own biography throughout most of the book. I am thrilled that he had such wonderful oportunities in the past and in his future.
This book is best just for the Bibliography. Unfortunately, it doesn't have one so you have to read it chapter by chapter to get the books that may be relevant to what you need additional information to.
Good Luck, Bob! To everyone else, buy a different book, see if someone will loan you theirs, go to the library. Save the dough, because I don't think you will find it as insightful as the title implies.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: By Richard A. Thornton "rat3000" (California)
This review is from: Working Wounded: Advice That Adds Insight to Injury (Hardcover)
I heard the last 5 minutes of a radio interview with the Bob Rosner and had great hopes for this book. He interviews a lot better...
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From Publishers Weekly
Syndicated columnist Rosner presents a cornucopia of information on the world of business that doles out advice on coping with colleagues, bosses, employees, dead-end jobs, switching companies, performance pressures, health, technology and being axed. The text is enlivened with sidebars, quotes from sources as varied as Plato, Charles de Gaulle and Satchel Paige, results of polls the author has conducted among workers and short quizzes. Added attractions include witty contributions by New Yorker cartoonist Robert Mankoff (e.g., boss to underling, "It's your job to dream of things that never were and ask, 'Why not?' and it's my job to tell you"). The quotes reinforce Rosner's overall message that job difficulties can be managed, although, on some occasions, he advises, it just may be better to bow out. There is never a dull moment from start to finish. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
By Ken Pierce "Editor, PiercingMetal.com" (Brooklyn,, NY USA)
This review is from: Working Wounded: Advice That Adds Insight to Injury (Hardcover)
I bought the "Working Wounded" as a gift for the members of a team I once worked on. I felt that many of the situations that Bob Rosner brought to light measured up with how we dealt with our day. It went over quite well, and was entertaining as well as enlightening. I look forward to a second volume.
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful: By Rsmythe "auemerald" (Tampa, FL United States)
I read the book Working Wounded in a couple of days. It is actually a quick read and rather humorous at times. There is a lot of great reference material in there.
The author was really writing his own biography throughout most of the book. I am thrilled that he had such wonderful oportunities in the past and in his future.
This book is best just for the Bibliography. Unfortunately, it doesn't have one so you have to read it chapter by chapter to get the books that may be relevant to what you need additional information to.
Good Luck, Bob! To everyone else, buy a different book, see if someone will loan you theirs, go to the library. Save the dough, because I don't think you will find it as insightful as the title implies.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful: By Richard A. Thornton "rat3000" (California)
This review is from: Working Wounded: Advice That Adds Insight to Injury (Hardcover)
I heard the last 5 minutes of a radio interview with the Bob Rosner and had great hopes for this book. He interviews a lot better...
Get A Copy Of Working Wounded : Advice That Adds Insight To Injury By Bob Rosner & Bob Roser
