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Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion
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Invisibles: The Power of Anonymous Work in an Age of Relentless Self-Promotion Hardcover - 2014

by Zweig, David

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Summary

An inspiring look at the hidden stars who perform essential work without recognition

In a culture where so many strive for praise and glory, what kind of person finds the greatest reward in anonymous work?

Expanding from his acclaimed Atlantic article, “What Do Fact-Checkers and Anesthesiologists Have in Common?” David Zweig explores what we can all learn from a modest group he calls “Invisibles.” Their careers require expertise, skill, and dedication, yet they receive little or no public credit. And that’s just fine with them.

Zweig met with a wide range of Invisibles to discover first hand what motivates them and how they define success and satisfaction. His fascinating subjects include...
• a virtuoso cinematographer for major films.
• the lead engineer on some of the world’s
tallest skyscrapers.
• a high-end perfume maker.
• an elite interpreter at the United Nations.

Despite the diversity of their careers, Zweig found that all Invisibles embody the same core traits. And he shows why the rest of us might be more fulfilled if we followed their example.

From the publisher

DAVID ZWEIG has written for The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Slate, among other publications. He has presented his research about how media and technology affect self-perception at numerous universities and academic conferences. This is his first nonfiction book. He lives in Brooklyn.

About the author

David Zweig has writtenfor "The Atlantic," "The NewYork Times," and "The WallStreet Journal," amongother publications. Hisnovel, "Swimming Insidethe Sun," was called a terrific debut from a talentedwriter by Kirkus.As a singer, guitar player, and producer, Zweig hasreleased two albums, "All Now With Wings" and"Keep Going," both of which charted on collegeradio. Zweig has presented his research abouthow media and technology affect self-perceptionat academic conferences and universities aroundthe United States and in Europe. He lives inBrooklyn with his wife and two kids."