A Life Out of Whack
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A candid exploration of an unconventional life and a critical look at American culture.
A Life Out of Whack is a two-part journey through the life and mind of Les Essif. Part one sketches his atypical path, from a childhood marked by poverty to experiences as a police officer and border patrol agent, culminating in a career as a French Studies professor. Part two presents a critical examination of contemporary life, touching on themes like aging, nature, corporate capitalism, and the contrasts between American, French, and global cultures.
Essif blends personal anecdotes with philosophical reflections, offering a unique perspective on what it means to be an "un-American all-American." This is for readers interested in cultural criticism, personal transformation, and a fresh perspective on the American experience.
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Following his experience as a New York City police officer and U.S. Border Patrol agent in the 1970s, Les Essif went to college, got a PhD, and became a university professor. Currently a professor emeritus of French studies at the University of Tennessee--Knoxville, he is the author of numerous articles and books on French theatre and comparative cultures (French and American).