Rivethead tales from the assembly line ben hamper book

Browse ben hampers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Tales from the assembly line paperback july 1 1992 by ben hamper author 4. Rivethead is riveting, funny, eyeopening line working experience. Based on his rivethead column that has appeared in midwest newspapers as well as in mother jones, here is hampers tortured description of his wretched career as a general motors worker in the factories of flint, michigan. Initially, the term rivethead had been used since the 1940s as a nickname for north american automotive assembly line and steel construction workers and hit the mainstream through the publication of ben hamper s rivethead. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,300grams, isbn. His inspiration came from the noise of his riveting gun, jack daniel lunches and meetings with gm management. They called him rivethead which suited his character. Rivethead follows the memoirs of bernard ben hamper and his experiences with the assembly line for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading rivethead. Tales from the assembly line, by ben hamper this is not your time to traditionally likely to guide stores to purchase a publication. Hamper was asked to keep writing for mother jones, but out of loyalty chose not to continue rivethead.

Tales from the assembly line, published in 1991, is an autobiographical account of his life in flint and subsequent. Based on his rivethead column that has appeared in midwest newspapers as well as in mother jones, here is hamper s tortured description of his wretched career as a general motors worker in the factories of flint, michigan. Ben hamper worked on the production line of the general motors bus and truck plant in flint, michigan from 1977 to 1988, and wrote about the experience in this book. Ben hamper an irreverent, at times wickedly funny, look into the american workplace.

Well, former gm factory worker and writer ben hamper doesnt have to imagine howie makem. Tales from the assembly line on your kindle in under a minute. Tales from the assembly line 1991, a memoir by activist writer ben hamper, tells the story of the years hamper spent working on the general motors assembly line in flint, michigan before he lost his job as part of mass layoffs at the factory. Tales from the assembly line 1991, by ben hamper bernard egan hamper iii. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Tales from the assembly line ebook written by ben hamper. Certainly paradise was hard to find for those working the line. Balled and chained to general motors the new york times. Tales from the assembly line, published in 1991, is an autobiographical account of his life in flint and subsequent employment on the general motors assembly line between 1977 and 1988 when he was laid off. Hamper grew up in flint, michigan and worked on the assembly line at. The man the detroit free press calls a blue collar tom wolfe delivers a. Tales from the assembly line by hamper, ben and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He had light brown fur, long synthetic whiskers and a head. The man the detroit free press calls a blue collar tom wolfe delivers a fullbarreled blast of truth and gritty reality in rivethead, a noholdsbarred journey.

The man the detroit free press calls a blue collar tom wolfe delivers. Rivethead is the tale of bens life working for general motors. Hamper was born in 1956 in flint, michigan to a blue collar family that worked for general motors. Hamper grew up in flint, michigan and worked on the assembly line at the local gm. Though rivethead was released over twenty years ago, it is a book. Tales from the assembly line ben hamper, author warner. Tales from the assembly line ben hamper if you ever saw roger and me, youll probably remember ben hamper. Ben hamper despised looking at auto underbellies, so he took up writing. Tales from the assembly line, which is otherwise unrelated to the subculture glenn chase, founder of san diego label reconstriction. Buy this book in a voice often as powerful as the riveting. In amongst coworkers going postal in the local bar, drinking on the job and witnessing mental breakdowns, hamper wrote the book during his shifts on the shop floor. In rivethead, he describes his unhappy life as a gm shop rat. Jim boutons ball four about downward spiraling from the major league to the minors, anthony bourdains tale about life in americas kitchens, kitchen confidential, and this classic about life on the gm assembly line. Initially, the term rivethead had been used since the 1940s as a nickname for north american automotive assembly line and steel construction workers and hit the mainstream through the publication of ben hampers rivethead.

Tales from the assembly line by ben hamper hardcover. In a voice often as powerful as the riveting gun he wielded in the 1970s and 80s in a flint, mich. The book details the life of an average kid in flint, michigan who was predestined to end up working as a shoprat in one of the ten auto factory plants in the region. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read rivethead. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Hamper was a factory worker with a remarkable ability to write with humor and sensitivity. May 31, 2014 well, former gm factory worker and writer ben hamper doesnt have to imagine howie makem. Hes the depressed guy who was laid off from general motors, turned on the radio, heard wouldnt it be nice. Tales from the assembly line by ben hamper is a nonfiction memoir of hamper s life.

I came across a hardcover copy of this title, while browsing a used book store in the mid1990s. Free shipping due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Tales from the assembly line by hamper, ben paperback book the fast. Buy this book in a voice often as powerful as the riveting gun he wielded in the 1970s and 80s in a. I guess its hard for me to think that this person, ben hamper and others spent so much time mischievously causing chaos everyday they went to work without any concern about their job, coworkers or management. Rivetheadtales from the assembly line by ben hamper. Having read rivethead no less than 1015 times, i can say that nothing i have ever read can touch it. Objectively, i will say that this is a well composed book. Tales from the assembly line by bernard egan ben hamper iii, is a work of nonfiction. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. Rivethead tales from the assembly line by ben hamper a memoir of life on a car assembly line. Jul 01, 1991 ben hamper worked on the production line of the general motors bus and truck plant in flint, michigan from 1977 to 1988, and wrote about the experience in this book. Rivethead follows the memoirs of bernard ben hamper and his experiences with the assembly line for gm motors.

Rivethead tales from the assembly line by ben hamper. The man the detroit free press calls a blue collar tom wolfe delivers a fullbarreled blast of truth and gritty reality in rivethead, a noholdsbarred journey through the belly of the american industrial beast. You cant blame ben hamper for feeling a little overwhelmed. A fourth generation shoprat one uncle spent 45 years at the buick engine plant, hamper explains how an irresponsible father, numerous siblings, and his own. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Well, you guessed it, ben hamper s prediction proved wrong and he spent ten years in the 70s and 80s on a general motors assembly line in flint, mia shoprat like his father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Tales from the assembly line was published, a memoir of his time toiling at the general motors flint truck and bus factory. You will never look at a suburban truck the same again. In the midst of a publicity tour for his first book, rivethead. This book was written roughly about the 70s and 80s of a man who worked the assembly line for general motors in flint, michigan.

Rivethead ben hamper down and out memoirs of a line assembly worker for gm motors over the 1980s. Tales from the assembly line by ben hamper online at alibris. Tales from the assembly line, one howie makem, the quality cat, enters. Well, you guessed it, ben hampers prediction proved wrong and he spent ten years in the 70s and 80s on a general motors assembly line in flint, mia shoprat like his father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. I guess its hard for me to think that this person, ben hamper and others spent so much time mischievously causing chaos everyday they went to. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of rivethead. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. Tales from the assembly line kindle edition by hamper, ben, michael moore. Hamper s tales of his and his neerdowell, misfit coworkers escpades, set in the shadowy nether world of a general motors assembly plant, are hilarious, sad, frightening, and fascinating. Tales from the assembly line by ben hamper is a nonfiction memoir of hampers life. A fourth generation shoprat one uncle spent 45 years at the buick engine plant, hamper explains how an irresponsible father, numerous siblings, and his. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Tales from the assembly line, which is otherwise unrelated to the subculture. And he writes all about it and other assorted hijinks in his hilarious and yes, thoughtprovoking memoir, rivethead. The author aims to give an insight into the largely forgotten people at the heart of any industrial nation. Discover your preferred publication right below by downloading and install as well as getting the soft file of guide rivethead. And a town where rivethead ben hamper spent 10 years toiling away as a riveter on an assembly line, collecting the tales that ring this death knell for the industrial age. Hamper was born in 1956 in flint, michigan to a blue collar family that worked for. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. Yes, that is what ben hamper was assembling while writing this book. Tales from the assembly line, he sits at the manhattan offices. It is a rambling and often funny account of mindnumbingly dull work, schemes employed by the workers to make it less dull, and the equally inane managerial schemes to, well, manage.