My Life As A Rear End, Memoirs of a Train Conductor This compilation of dozens of incredible true stories gathered over a 39 year railroad career, spotlights the unexpected hilarity involved in working in public transportation. Personal experiences run
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| Title | : | My Life As A Rear End, Memoirs of a Train Conductor |
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (441 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1530851882 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 228 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-28 |
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Editorial : About the Author Paul Holland has enjoyed nearly four decades as a train conductor on three American railroads while striving to find humor in all situations. The author also served for over twenty years as the elected secretary of two rail unions. In his capacity as a train conductor, he has been interviewed by 60 Minutes and many news organizations. He was even interviewed on multiple occasions by NASA in regard to train screw-ups and was videotaped for an early MTV music video. He has been featured in many news stories and articles over his memorable career.
This compilation of dozens of incredible true stories gathered over a 39 year railroad career, spotlights the unexpected hilarity involved in working in public transportation. Personal experiences run the gamut from sexual escapades to train accidents and even hijackings, almost all of which culminate with laughter.
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