Book details

  • Genre:humor
  • Sub-genre:Topic / Business & Professional
  • Language:English
  • Pages:236
  • eBook ISBN:9781543938425
  • Paperback ISBN:9781543938418

Trouble At Harry's

By F. B. Bennett

Overview

A warm, witty comedy/drama that reveals an inside look at the grocery business. Based on a true story, "Trouble at Harry's" examines a recent store boycott with both touching and hilarious results. How far does loyalty go to help a well-respected boss? Find out in "Trouble at Harry's"! Written FOR employees (and customers) BY an employee! Harry D. for CEO!
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Description

"Trouble at Harry's" Trouble ensues when the beloved and congenial Harry D. Tarkanian is ousted from his perch as CEO of Hungry Harry's in June of 2014. Based on the shocking true story of an American boycott that brought a grocery chain to its knees. A warm, witty comedy/drama that reveals an inside look at the grocery business. Three coworkers forge an incredible bond during a fretful summer with both touching and hilarious results. The Hungry Harry's Boycott of 2014---it was at once a challenging, unforgettable summer for all involved and affected. Written FOR employees (and customers) BY an employee! Harry D. for CEO! Reviews: "Relevant and revealing!" S. Hall "Literary comfort food!" M. Curtis "A perfect beach/vacation read" E. Goldberg
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About The Author

F. B. Bennett is the real person of whom the character Helen is based. Like Helen, F. B. Bennett has many years of experience in the retail grocery business, both as a cashier and sacker for the real Hungry Harry's supermarket chain, the subject of this book. She has also worked in the legal and shipping industries, as well as the restaurant industry. Ms. Bennett attended St. Petersburg (Fla.) Junior College and is a graduate of PTEC, the St. Petersburg Vocational Technical Institute's Secretarial program. She was both a 'chorus geek' and a basketball player in junior high and high school. Her hobbies include singing, playing guitar, poetry and writing. Born in Philadelphia, Ms. Bennett resided in New Jersey, Florida, Massachusetts and currently lives in New Hampshire with her husband, daughter and son. This is her second book. Her first book, a mystery titled "Saturday Night Dead" is available on Amazon.com, Apple i-books, Barnes & Noble.com and several other online platforms.
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