Temporary Insanity
Temporary Insanity by Leslie Carroll, published by HarperCollins on May 25, 2004, is a 336-page work that offers a humorous and insightful exploration of the life of an office temp. The narrative follows Alice Finnegan, a 30-something single woman navigating a series of challenging secretarial jobs while pursuing her childhood dream of stardom. Living with her spirited grandmother, a former Ziegfeld showgirl, Alice’s journey is filled with quirky characters and the ups and downs of office life.
Readers will find a blend of comedy and realism as Alice encounters a variety of eccentric individuals, including family members and colleagues, while grappling with the complexities of office romances and difficult bosses. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of the struggles and aspirations faced by women in the workforce, highlighting themes of ambition and resilience. With its engaging narrative, Temporary Insanity captures the essence of seeking independence amidst the chaos of everyday life.
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A touching and hopeful look at the underworld of the office temp from hilarious author Leslie Carroll.
Meet Alice Finnegan: 30-something, single, and stuck in a cycle of horrific secretarial temp jobs. She’s trying to fulfil her childhood ambitions of on-stage stardom while sharing an apartment with her 90-something grandmother, a feisty, funny, former Ziegfeld showgirl.
Along the rocky road to independence Alice encounters a colourful cast of oddballs, nuts, and control freaks (including members of her immediate family). And just to keep life interesting, she succumbs to the pitfalls of office romances and the perils of nasty bosses as she endeavours to keep her sanity intact and make that big break into the spotlights.
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