100 Words Per Minute: Tales from Behind Law Office Doors

Several years ago I read Ms. Sara's book of poetry, To Be Filed, which I enjoyed quite a bit. So I was very happy to find she'd published a new book of both poems and stories, 100 Words per Minute. Like "To Be Filed", this book focuses on her experiences working in various law offices since the 70's. The stories are a blend of the funny, nostalgic, and reflective. For anyone who works in a law office, you'll recognize many of these characters. For anyone who hasn't, this will be a revealing peek into the real world of law. The egos, the conflicts, the deadlines and stress. It's all here. Sara weaves together tales from all over to create a coherent whole, held together by her constant longing for something different, and her continual return back to the belly of the beast. Those who enjoy this book will also like "Legal Tilt" which also looks inside the legal world and exposes the truths hidden there.

A masterpiece of workplace sociology! To begin with, Sara is an absolutely amazing writer: the poetry throughout, even in the prose, is stunningly beautiful. And the service she has provided to clerical workers and their bosses by writing "100 Words Per Minute" is immeasurable and invaluable. Alice Kisch Editor, Retired Legal Secretary

I have been a legal assistant/paralegal for over 15 years and was excited to find a book about my life. I read it in one sitting. I loved it! I laughed a lot and cried too. Thank you for the wonderful tribute to our profession.

A touching, unpretentious examination of a lifetime of law office work, paced for the coffee break. Denizens of cubicles everywhere will recognize themselves and know that they are not alone in their isolation.

What "The Nanny Diaries" did for babysitters this book does for clerical workers. It gives voice to the deep soul in ridiculous circumstances. It's an uncategorizable combination of prose and poetry that perfectly captures the spirit of a person trapped in a cubicle. The closest thing I can compare it to is the movie "Clockwatchers" by Jill Sprecher. It cuts chillingly close to the bone and is yet funny.