Hello
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive for Uber? Have you ever been curious as to what kind of people use Uber? Where they are going? What do they talk about during the ride? Jessie Newburn’s Uber Chronicles are the books to read! Now available on Amazon Kindle.
A dose of humanity.
Reviews
With Amazon, it’s all about the rankings! The higher my rankings, the more Amazon will promote my book, and the more likely I am to have higher sales volume. Book reviews really help! Links to my book pages on Amazon do, too! So, do tell. What did you like best? Did a particular story or passenger touch you? Would you recommend the Uber Chronicles books to a friend, and if so, why? I’d love to hear your perspective.
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Haven’t we all wondered?
This collection of stories made me laugh, cry and left me thinking about how we treat each other. — Mary Jordan
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A sweet quiet zen silence
There is a relaxing magical quality to the way you write these stories. A sweet quiet zen silence that is shining through every line. You present these encounters like a
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A dose of humanity
Thank you for sharing these, Jessie. I’m fascinated by people and I love the diversity of the need for an Uber. I get a dose of humanity when I read these. You
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Humanistic view of driving for Uber
Jessie’s stories of her passengers and her experiences as an Uber driver put a human face on Uber. She gives both the driver perspective (why drive, how to make
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A fun ‘Tapas’ style literary approach
First time Uber driver and first time author, Jessie Newburn serves up one bite sized vignette of human experience after another in her debut e-book, Uber Chronicles:
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Margaret Mead of the digital age
An interesting take on Uber driving. Written from an open, objective, observational standpoint. She’s like the Margaret Mead of the digital age. Little tidbits and
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Observing and learning
I got so caught up in each short story Jessie told that it was hard to stop reading. It seemed like I was another passenger watching each escapade as Jessie shuttled
Thoughtful and insightful observations.
Purchase
Purchase any of the Uber Chronicles books on Amazon Kindle today! Even if you don't have a Kindle device, you can download the free Kindle app and read the books with ease.
The Latest
Curious to read snippets of upcoming Uber Chronicles’ stories? Want to know the latest news about upcoming books or what I’m up to along this fascinating and fun journey of driving for Uber? Read on.
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February 3, 2017 • stories, Updates & Giveaways
Book Give-away
I’m doing a free book give-away via Amazon. I’m testing this promotion tool and have
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February 3, 2017 • Interviews
Another podcast interview
I was a guest on the The Tufts Get Going podcast earlier this week. There I discussed my Uber
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December 29, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
Two Bahrainis
I pick up two young men from the nearby mall. They each have a soda in hand, the last vestiges of a
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December 29, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
Like, um, yeah
My next pickup is but minutes away. Alas, I mess up on the directions, pass my passengers and have
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December 24, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
It helps me with my anxiety
He calls. Tells me where he is standing, exactly. This is good. I pick him up and we’re off, a
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December 22, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
Forward ho
Beep. My next rider is nearby. I’m still in this older, more run-down, poorer part of Baltimore,
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December 17, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
Emergency
Beep! My next ride is very close by. Minutes away. (It’s a Friday night around midnight, and I am
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December 15, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
Broken up
I wind my way through super-narrow streets of an older neighborhood in Baltimore. The homes look as
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December 13, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
Hot dogs and ice cream
I drive down an industrial part of Route 1, the road that was once one of the most important roads
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December 10, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
But, Officer …
I drive into an apartment complex of high-rise buildings and garden townhomes, a maze of twists and
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December 7, 2016 • Uber Driver Stories - Snippets
It’s legal now
You smell like pot. That’s the first thing that comes out of my mouth when two white, early-20s
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October 21, 2016 • Interviews
Podcast Interview on EverBetterU
I was recently interviewed on an EverBetteru podcast where I spoke about the gig economy, my Uber
The seer observes but doesn’t get entangled.
Your Stories
Do you also drive for Uber? Would you like to share your stories about driving? Or maybe you have taken an Uber and have an interesting story to tell about your driver.
I’m open to publishing other’s Uber stories. In general, I’m looking for humanity-loving stories. Certainly no stories about (1) the business of driving for Uber, (2) the Uber corporation or (3) rants about unpleasant experiences. There are plenty of places to publish that. But there’s always a story in any human interaction. What did you experience while with this other person? What did you learn about them? About yourself? Send your stories (along with a headline and a two- or three-sentence statement about yourself) to jessie@uber-chronicles.com.
Be in Touch
I’d love to hear from you! I welcome your comments, feedback, media inquiries, reviews and general hellos!