Roadmap (book)

First edition

Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to Do With Your Life is a 2015 book written by Roadtrip Nation, an independent organization that provides career and life resources such as documentary TV series, books, online multimedia resources, and educational resources.[1] The book was written by Roadtrip Nation's trio of founders (Nathan Gebhard, Brian McAllister, and Mike Marriner) as well as by other members of the series and organization.[2] It made The New York Times Best Seller list under the "Education" section in May 2015.[3]

Overview

Roadmap is a non-fiction book that covers career forging.[4] Full-color charts and graph illustrations are drawn by artist Jay Sacher.[5] The book is centered around over 130 interviews, including those from figures such as Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Jad Abumrad, and Soledad O'Brien, all of whom offer advice to a younger generation. The book is divided into three sections: Let Go, Define, and Become.[6]

Reception

The book received mostly favorable reviews and made The New York Times Best Seller list under the "Education" section in May 2015.

References

1. "Roadmap". Archived from the original on 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
2. "Roadtrip Nation's new book: Rethink work choices for a better life". Chicago Tribune. 5 May 2015.
3. "Best Sellers – the New York Times". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
4. Nation, Roadtrip; McAllister, Brian; Marriner, Mike; Gebhard, Nathan (7 April 2015). Roadmap: The Get-It-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to do with Your Life (Book for Figuring Shit Out, Gift for Teens). Chronicle Books. ISBN 978-1452128450.
5. "Books". Jay Sacher. Retrieved 2015-12-16.
6. "Book Review: Roadmap, the Get-it-Together Guide for Figuring Out What to do with Your Life – Blog | USC Rossier". 2 March 2015.