Journey Work by Dave Dryfoos
"Journey Work" by Dave Dryfoos is a science fiction short story originally published in the mid-20th century, specifically in 1955. Set in a future where aging individuals face societal challenges, the narrative primarily focuses on the struggles and aspirations of Ollie Hollveg, an elderly tomato picker, as he navigates a world that devalues the old in favor of youth-driven efficiency. The likely topic of the book explores themes of ageism, survival, and
the quest for purpose amidst technological advancements and societal neglect. The story follows Ollie, a 70-year-old man, who finds himself marginalized in a society that deems him incompetent simply due to his age. After a confrontation with a rancher results in Ollie being jailed, he learns about a potential job that requires older men for dangerous scientific experiments. The journey leads Ollie through a series of challenges as he ultimately attempts to stow away on a train to reach the job site. However, he unexpectedly ends up being selected for a pioneering role in manned space travel, which offers him a chance for renewal, purpose, and adventure. Through Ollie's journey, the narrative reflects on the themes of resilience and the intrinsic value of experience in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dryfoos, Dave, 1915-2003 |
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| Title | Journey Work |
| Series Title | Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1955 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Older men -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58899 |
| Release Date | Feb 17, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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