Mr. Spinney and the Egg Shells: and other social work stories

By Janet Knowles

Thoughtful. Raw. Candid. These are Janet Knowles's reflections on her career as a social worker (spoiler alert: it's not like the movies). Whether you are working in the field yourself, a student, or simply exploring different career options, this book will allow you to peer behind the curtain and see what a job in social work really looks like.

Abuse. Reconciliation. Trauma. These stories are not for the faint of heart . . . but then, neither is a career in social work. Even in the most horrific situations, some of which are recounted within this book, social workers must find a way to cope and carry on. Janet shares from her own experiences with matter-of-fact (and at times, brutal) honesty, well-imbued with humour and advice for the next generation of social workers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1039125239
• ISBN13: 9781039125230
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: FriesenPress
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"