Roadmap (book)
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Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do With Your Life is a 2015 book written by Roadtrip Nation, an independent organization that provides career and life resources such as documentary TV series, books, online multimedia resources, and educational resources.[1] The book was written by Roadtrip Nation's trio of founders (Nathan Gebhard, Brian McAllister, and Mike Marriner) as well as by other members of the series and organization.[2] It made The New York Times Best Seller list under the "Education" section in May 2015.[3]
Overview
[edit]Roadmap is a non-fiction book that covers career forging.[4] Full-color charts and graph illustrations are drawn by artist Jay Sacher.[5] The book is centered around over 130 interviews, including those from figures such as Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Jad Abumrad, and Soledad O'Brien, all of whom offer advice to a younger generation. The book is divided into three sections: Let Go, Define, and Become.[6]
Reception
[edit]The book received mostly favorable reviews and made The New York Times Best Seller list under the "Education" section in May 2015.
References
[edit]- ^ "Roadmap". Archived from the original on 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ "Roadtrip Nation's new book: Rethink work choices for a better life". Chicago Tribune. 5 May 2015.
- ^ "Best Sellers – the New York Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- ^ Nation, Roadtrip; McAllister, Brian; Marriner, Mike; Gebhard, Nathan (7 April 2015). Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to do with Your Life (Book for Figuring Shit Out, Gift for Teens). Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-1452128450.
- ^ "Books". Jay Sacher. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
- ^ "Book Review: Roadmap, the Get-it-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to do with Your Life – Blog | USC Rossier". 2 March 2015.