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career, crime, dark humor, debt, Dystopia, Family, finances, jail, law, Luke Kennard, money, prison, Society, success, The Transition, Utopia
If the cover reminds you of the RTI pyramid, you may have been in education too long. The Transition by Luke Kennard is about a husband and wife deep in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, who still manage to afford their daily lattes and foodie food because, survival! After committing a crime, Karl is faced with the choice of prison time or “The Transition”, a six month rehabilitation program- adulting 101 if you will. Encouraged by a friend, he and his wife, Genevieve, choose The Transition moving in with a mentor couple. At first everything is wonderful, exquisitely prepared meals, fancy smart home technology, lessons in success, etc. but… as we all know, no utopia is ever actually a utopia.
While I didn’t LOVE this book, I did find it quite enjoyable and had a fun morning reading it. Its dark humor poked fun at people I know in real life and, at times, even myself. It brought attention to the questions of what exactly is success and how can one add value to society.
I hope you all are having a wonderful start to the new year! Side note, although slightly related to the plot of this book, I started a side hustle to supplement my teaching income and I’m seriously obsessed! If anyone would like to join using the link that follows, I’ll help you ace your interview and answer any questions along the way. The only requirements are a bachelor’s degree and experience working with kids (coaching, volunteering, teaching, etc.). Thanks in advance! VIPKID