Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States by Pete Jordan (E

Description: Dishwasher by Pete Jordan From underground cult hero RDishwasher PeteS comes the story of his 12-year cross-country quest to wash dishes in all 50 states and how he abandoned his mission for love. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Dishwasher is Public Radio favorite and underground celebrity Pete Jordans amusing memoir of his dishwashing extravaganza. Part adventure, part parody, and part miraculous journey of self-discovery, it is the unforgettable account of Jordans transformation from itinerant seeker into "Dishwasher Pete"—unlikely folk hero, writer, publisher of his own cult zine, and the ultimate professional dish dog—and how he gave it all up for love."For 12 years, I was the most prolific dishlicker of them all. From 1989 to 2001, I dished my way around the country, unwittingly searching for direction. From a bagel joint in New Mexico to a Mexican joint in Brooklyn; from a dinner train in Rhode Island to the Lawrence Welk Resort in Branson, Missouri; from an upper-crust ladies club to a crusty hippie commune—I washed the nations dishes. Whether it was a gig so lousy that I walked out within an hour or one where I toiled 120 hours a week, I remained a man on a mission: to bust suds in every state in the union."—Pete JordanA smart, funny, and surprising look at life, Dishwasher is sure to appeal to fans of Nick Hornby and Tom Perotta. Back Cover Dishwasher is the true story of a man on a mission: to clean dirty dishes professionally in every state in America. Part adventure, part parody, and part miraculous journey of self-discovery, it is the unforgettable account of Pete Jordans transformation from itinerant seeker into "Dishwasher Pete"--unlikely folk hero, writer, publisher of his own cult zine, and the ultimate professional dish dog--and how he gave it all up for love. Author Biography Pete Jordan spent twelve years on his cross-country quest before finding love and abandoning both the dishroom and his country. In 2002 he moved to Amsterdam with this wife and began a new life as a bicycle mechanic and writer. Jordan chronicled his adventures in dishing on pubic radios This American Life and in the zine Dishwasher, which amassed a cult following of nearly 10,000 readers. Review "A humorous page-turner." -- Playboy"An instant American classic. " -- San Francisco Bay Guardian"Dishwasher may not raise your opinion of the average dish dog, but it will help you understand why not." -- New York Times Book Review"[Jordan has]...a knack for storytelling," -- New York Post"A slackers idyll." -- New York Times"A fun graduation gift for your favorite smart aleck." -- Charlotte Observer"[An] amusing memoir." -- People (3 1/2 out of 4 Stars)"A (casual) rallying cry for those disinclined toward the nine-to-five." -- Chicago Reader"This memoir has it all--humor, insight, pathos, adventure, travel and piles of dirty dishes." -- Sacramento Bee"Highly entertaining." -- The Oregonian (Portland)"[A] good story, well told...ironic...worth reading." -- San Francisco Chronicle"Everyone has a story; some peoples are just more interesting than others. Such is the case with Pete Jordan." -- Chicagoist"The writing is lucid and earnest...Jordans passion for dishwashing and...blowing-in-the-wind traveling is infectious." -- Publishers Weekly"[An] enjoyable manifesto celebrating rootless irresponsibility, with rueful acknowledgment of the pitfalls therein." -- Kirkus Reviews"One of the most entertaining memoirs. . . . The books exploration of the dishwashing subculture is fascinating." -- Booklist (starred review)PRAISE FOR DISHWASHER PETE: "[Dishwasher Petes] writing and storytelling skills command attention." -- Boston Globe"Pete is the Lone Ranger of dishwashers, the troubadour of soap and water." -- Christian Science Monitor Long Description Dishwasher is Pete Jordans amusing memoir of his itinerant dishwashing extravaganza. "For 12 years, I was the most prolific dishlicker of them all. From 1989 - 2001, I dished my way around the country, unwittingly searching for direction. From a bagel joint in New Mexico to a Mexican joint in Brooklyn; from a dinner train in Rhode Island to the Lawrence Welk Resort in Branson, MO; from an upper-crust ladies club to a crusty hippie commune - I washed the nations dishes," he explains. Part adventure, part self-parody, and part self-discovery, it reveals how he transformed into "Dishwasher Pete" - the ultimate professional dish dog, unlikely folk hero, writer, and publisher of his own cult zine - and his struggles to find love, stability, and yes, the elusive happy-ever-after. Review Text "In conclusion, this is a ground-breaking book that provides a comprehensive overview of the use of CBT with clients with addiction difficulties. Review Quote "Warmly recommended..." Details ISBN0060896426 Author Pete Jordan Short Title DISHWASHER Series P.S. (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0060896426 ISBN-13 9780060896423 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 647.95092 Year 2007 Imprint HarperCollins Audience Age 14-18 Subtitle One Mans Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations Illustrations, black and white DOI 10.1604/9780060896423 UK Release Date 2007-05-01 US Release Date 2007-05-01 Illustrator Jim Paillot Birth 1949 Affiliation San Diego State University Position Professor of English Qualifications M.D. Pages 384 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2007-05-01 Audience General AU Release Date 2007-06-30 NZ Release Date 2007-06-30 Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159319881;

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