RENTAL PERSON WHO DOES NOTHING: A MEMOIR (HB)

The true life adventures of Shoji Morimoto who was constantly being told by his boss that he contributed nothing to the company he worked for and that it made no difference whether he showed up or not. He began to wonder if he could turn 'doing nothing' into a service and with one tweet, Rental Person was born. He now provides a fascinating service to the lonely and socially anxious - he is dependable, non-judgmental and committed to remaining a stranger and the curious encounters he shares are revelatory about both Japanese society and human psychology. This fascinating book chronicles his extraordinary experiences in his unique line of work and reflects on how we consider relationships, jobs and family in our search for meaningful connection and purpose in life.