Are you looking for another ephemeral faddist book full of human resources jargon? Then The Myth of Nine to Five is not for you. For in this short gem of a book you will find a simple message, free of bull, and grounded in love and respect for people in and at work. In the workplace, we look for relationships and activities that fully express our beliefs, ambitions and ideals. We search for work experiences that belong to the whole of our lives, helping us to grow and learn and find a balance between competing calls on our time. This is no simple task and yet it is of paramount importance. This book is not a 'quick fix'. It presents a robust, coherent and values based management philosophy about people and relationships within the context of the workplace. Each chapter covers some theory and application with accompanying concepts and philosophy. It is a book that is about how to think and feel before you do it. In learning organisation parlance, its about the reflection and developing shared meaning elements of the learning wheel, critical elements needed before we jump into the planning and doing.