A New Perspective on the Power of the Individual to Change the Way We Live
July 7, 2006
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A New Perspective on the Power of the Individual to Change the Way We Live
James Bamford’s book, The Cricket in Your Car, puts an end to the “They should do something about it” attitude.
Hudson, OH July 7, 2006 — Haven’t we all said, “They should do something”? Well, “they” finally have. James Bamford’s new book, The Cricket in Your Car, offers a challenge to the socially conscious American who has a beef with the government, the medical community, or any number of consumer industries: talk about it all you want, but find a solution that works. The Cricket in Your Car connects discussion and action with its array of unique ideas about how to fix everything from energy shortages to the situation in Iraq, from social security to physical fitness, from high medical costs to the weather.
Funny, self-deprecating, and undeniably on target, The Cricket in Your Car is a quick read no matter where you open the book. Addressing experiences we’re all familiar with, such as vacation mishaps and airline malfunctions, Bamford appeals to virtually all of middle class America. What makes his stories more than just anecdotes, however, are the forward-thinking but deceptively simple solutions he offers that challenge us to reorganize the way we think, and potentially change the norms we take for granted.
As reviewed by New York Times best-selling author Ellen Tanner Marsh:
“Bamford is a marvelous storyteller as well as an innovative thinker. Written in warm, down-to-earth prose, his lively book truly feels like an engaging conversation between quick-witted friends. Thought-provoking and profound, The Cricket in Your Car nudges readers to take a look at problems from a fresh perspective, to consider imaginative solutions, and to spark debate. When it comes to America’s troubles, you couldn’t do better than to have The Cricket in Your Car as part of your think tank.”
For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author by phone at 330-474-1083, by e-mail, or at www.jhbamford.com. The Cricket in Your Car is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
James Bamford’s background in business, IT, and engineering has set the foundation for the unique solutions postulated in his book, The Cricket in Your Car. Inspired by a squeaky air conditioning unit and a conversation with his daughter, Bamford hopes to get people talking about solving problems from new perspectives. With two BS degrees (in business from Virginia Tech and computer science from the University of Pittsburgh) and a Masters in Engineering Administration from George Washington University, he demonstrates a diversity of talent that underscores the rationale behind his “solutions.” As an IT consultant, Bamford manages IT programs and projects for such companies as Deloitte & Touche, IBM, and Oracle. A Maryland native, Bamford currently lives in the outskirts of Cleveland where he enjoys golf, inline skating, racquetball, and spending time with his family.
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