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The Pursuit of Other Interests

(2009)
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Charlie Baker - a neurotic but charming workaholic CEO seems to have it all: a huge house in an upscale suburb, an equally huge salary, the requisite pretty wife and accomplished son. All of this comes crashing down when Charlie is unceremoniously fired. In an instant, Charlie's life is transformed from corporate titan to just another out of work American.

Rather then tell his family, every morning Charlie leaves home to spend his days at an outplacement firm, where he meets a cast of equally desperate corporate misfits. Charlie reluctantly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, trying to find his way out of the working life, and back to his real life - and his family.

Funny, touching, and ultimately hopeful, The Pursuit of Other Interests offers a glimpse into the workings of corporate America, as well as into the lives, hearts and minds of the 21st century American family.


Genre: General Fiction

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