Thank You for Smoking
Thank You for Smoking by Christopher Buckley is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on June 7, 1995. This 288-page novel explores the life of Nick Naylor, a lobbyist for the tobacco industry during the challenging socio-political landscape of the 1990s. As he navigates the complexities of defending smokers’ rights, Nick faces scrutiny from anti-smoking advocates and pressure from his new boss, who questions the value of his high salary in a seemingly losing battle.
Readers will find a satirical take on the public relations tactics employed by those in contentious industries. The narrative delves into Nick’s efforts to maintain his livelihood while managing the fallout from his controversial profession. Themes of personal and professional conflict emerge as Nick embarks on a public relations offensive, drawing attention that puts him at risk. This fiction work presents a thought-provoking commentary on the intersection of morality and commerce in a society grappling with changing attitudes toward smoking.
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Nick Naylor likes his job. In the neo-puritanical nineties, it’s a challenge to defend the rights of smokers and a privilege to promote their liberty. Sure, it hurts a little when you’re compared to Nazi war criminals, but Nick says he’s just doing what it takes to pay the mortgage and put his son through Washington’s elite private school St. Euthanasius. He can handle the pressure from the antismoking zealots, but he is less certain about his new boss, BR, who questions whether Nick is worth $150,000 a year to fight a losing war. Under pressure to produce results, Nick goes on a PR offensive. But his heightened notoriety makes him a target for someone who wants to prove just how hazardous smoking can be. If Nick isn’t careful, he’s going to be stubbed out.
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