Download or read book Escaping the Grind written by Nicholas Adam and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-06-24 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After an invigorating trip through the Rocky Mountains, recent graduate Carlson Veitch lands his first real job. The idealistic young man thinks success will require nothing more than wearing a tie, a regular bedtime and a daily shave. Little does Carlson know that a labour dispute, impossible students and a villainous boss are all ready to test his resolve. Nicholas Adams debut novel Escaping the Grind flings you into the angst-filled world of Carlson Veitcha world that hovers between irreverence, sardonic humour and just the right touch of young male vulnerability. Then just when you think its merely a brilliantly funny book, it sets you down gently into moments that are poignant and heartwarming. Sherry Hinman, vice-president, Ontario Writers conference, editor, writer, teacher "Very compelling. Its light, breezy and witty." -- Terry Fallis, author of The Best Laid Plans, winner of the Stephen Leacock award for humour