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Changing Gears

by Christopher Johnston

Changing Gears

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Essays on the emotional and physical consequences of work, and how they are portrayed in literary fiction.

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About Christopher Johnston

Author of the novel Where You Come From Is Gone. Moth storyteller. Cyclist. Recovering Management Consultant. Husky master.

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