How Starbucks saved my life!

Having been restricted to the indoors with the unfortunate events in bangalore which otherwise would have been a busy weekend , this book "How Starbucks saved my life" did indeed help me to get pass the sunday !. I won't put this book in the extraordinary category neither in the ordinary category but would suggest a good read for its simple narration no wonder Tom Hanks grabbed the opportunity to show case it on the celluloid. After reading this 250 odd pages you get a feel that Starbucks (Where you are a star and make a few bucks at the same time) is one of the best places to work. In other words "Corporate America" sucks or its like working in a concentration camp. While this book will not teach anything new it is a compelling and thought provoking reminder that in all things in life we are to seek the opportunity to express gratitude.Michael Gates Gill was entertaining and candid it is refreshing to see someone get the second chance that we all need at some point in life. I thoroughly enjoyed following the author's journey as he starts his entirely new career and the way the story has been told with frequent traverses to the past and the present. His uneasiness at the cash register, his admiration for his young boss, his eventual love for his coworkers, his pride and improved quality of life compared to his previous executive jobs are all richly detailed and sympathetic. Though the style may occasionally be awkward, the book is always warm and enjoyable. I felt the work culture amongst the star buck baristas is something commendable and makes you realize they are one single family making it certain little coffee store on every block of every street gives us a little more than that needed triple shot lattes. In short its not how grossly rich you are but how happy you are with the people around you and what is that you can share with people around ? of course happiness .