Rivethead

So I read a pretty decent book this last weekend. It's called "Rivethead" by author Ben Hamper. It's a true story that chronicles one man's life in a GM factory. I found it to be very real and an interesting perspective on a way of life that I have no way to relate to. Often we hear about the autoworkers getting paid a lot of money for jobs that don't require much (if any) real skill. Geez those guys have it easy... However, the mindless monotony of doing the same thing over and over (and over...) again takes its toll. No hope for career growth, no mental stimulation. Just a sea of pounding waves of dullness and repetition eroding any sense of self worth that one may have had. The bureaucracy of the personnel office and poor management decisions in general are pointed out comically in a way that screams of frustration. Eventually becoming something that is not only accepted, but also expected.

I give it an 8.5 out of 11. Different than my normal reads, but still very good. Rivethead is riveting.