Fat, Forty And Fired

Discover the engaging journey of one man's transformation in 'Fat, Forty and Fired'. This B-format paperback tells the candid story of Nigel Marsh, a typical stressed mortgage slave who faces an unexpected job loss. Embracing this crucial life change, Nigel embarks on a year-long adventure to reclaim his health and happiness while managing the challenges of life as a husband and father to four young children. As he navigates the world of parenting, confronts his struggle with alcoholism, and strives to lose 20 kilos, Nigel shares not just his struggles but also his hilarious insights on love, work, family, and the everyday chaos of life. This memoir serves as an inspiring read for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures. With 304 pages of heartfelt, funny, and thought-provoking narratives, 'Fat, Forty and Fired' is a must-have for those seeking motivation and a fresh perspective. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent or a career-driven individual, this book resonates across genders and generations, making it a perfect gift. Plus, enjoy FREE shipping on this inspirational paperback! Let's take the first step together towards balance and happiness.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863255530
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2007
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 304


Description:
One man's frank, funny and inspiring account of losing his job and finding his life.

Nigel Marsh is a stressed, overweight mortgage slave struggling to balance a high-pressured career, a marriage and the demands of four small children under eight.

Then the unthinkable happened - he loses his job. After the initial shock (and some unpleasant surgery), Nigel decides to embrace life outside the office and spend a year taking stock.

What follows is a candid and often hilarious account of how he attempts to master the art of hands-on parenting, lose 20 kilos, train for an ocean swimming race and come to terms with the growing realisation that he's an alcoholic. Along the way we discover what men (or this man) really think about sex in marriage, being good dads, work, love, football, family, religion, self-help books and sharks, just for starters.

Fat, Forty and Fired is a rare gem, a highly entertaining, thought-provoking and inspiring memoir about falling off the hamster wheel and surviving. As Nigel says, 'I don't have a catchy slogan that sums up what I learnt from my year off. I do know, however, that men aren't from Mars and fat isn't a feminist issue. Men are from Earth and fat is fat. I don't claim to have usable wisdom for anyone else. All I can say is that I lived the dream of dropping out, and this is how it was for me...'

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