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Ride/Share: Micro Stories of Soul, Wit and Wisdom from the Backseat Kindle Edition

by Michael Estrin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars (32)

As a child, Michael Estrin’s parents told him not to talk to strangers. He didn’t listen—and we’re better off for it.

In this collection of micro stories, he draws on his experience as a journalist and humorist to discover life through the eyes of ride share drivers in Los Angeles. Full of heart, humor, and insight, each story reveals our shared humanity by giving voice to workers who have otherwise been rendered invisible by technology.

This book is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever wondered about the stranger their ride share app assigned to drive them home.

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    72 pages
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    December 18, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082XDZQHF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Slacker Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 18, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734098013
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,914,685 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars (32)

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Michael Estrin's short stories have appeared at Akashic and Out of the Gutter. His creative nonfiction has been published by Narratively, Vox, and Tablet. Like the ashes of a Viking warrior dispatched to Valhalla, Michael's journalism is scattered all over the Web.

Ride/Share is a collection of micro stories Michael experienced while sitting in Los Angeles traffic and chatting with various Lyft drivers.

Michael lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Christina, and their dog, Mortimer.

To receive a weekly free short story that's guaranteed to make you laugh (or your money back!), please subscribe to Michael's newsletter at https://michaelestrin.substack.com.

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Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
32 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the book highly entertaining, with one mentioning it can be read in a single sitting. Moreover, they appreciate its shareability, with one review noting how it captures the highs and lows of conversation, while another highlights how it offers a lens into our shared humanity.
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8 customers mention readability, 8 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book highly entertaining and laugh-out-loud funny, with one customer noting it can be read in a single sitting.
This book made me laugh, cry, and think. Can’t wait for the next one.Read more
...Some funny some absurd some weird. But also a lot of fun to read....Read more
A great, quick read when you need something to make you feel better about modern world we live in....Read more
...These stories are the best, they kept me engaged and even touched my heart so you should you should Gett a copy for yourself....Read more
7 customers mention shareability, 6 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the book's shareability, with one review noting how it captures the highs and lows of conversation, while another mentions how it offers a lens into our shared humanity.
...It's really remarkable how the author can get such good stuff out of brief interactions and it makes me wonder what the ride to story ratio is. 5:1?...Read more
...Estrin captures perfectly the highs and lows of conversation, and brings to light the opportunities we all have to make a human connection during...Read more
...An enjoyable read full of warmth and insight, and which offers a lens into our shared humanity. Worth your time.Read more
I ate "Ride Share" in one big bite. These micro pieces cover an array of humanity and emotions....Read more
6 customers mention story quality, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers enjoy the stories in the book, with one mentioning the variety of narratives about both drivers and passengers.
...What results is a collection of snackable but very entertaining stories ranging from dealing with the falling-down drunk to bonding over The Big...Read more
...Estrin’s stories are great examples of the commonalities we share and lessons we can learn from complete strangers.Read more
...Very evident a story in. Each chapter is a different conversation with a different driver. Some funny some absurd some weird....Read more
There are a million stories in the naked Uber. When I am not in a great mood, this book really helps Lyft my spirits....Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Experience Stories of one man's ride share adventures
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I'm not a big reviewer. It's super easy but I'm apparently super lazy but this short stories of sorts got my thumbs working.

    Not super sure what to expect but easily influenced by the blurb on amazon I bought the book for 5 ish bucks I think and read it cover to cover in one sitting.

    The author is one of those kinds of people that can totally get you to open up. Very evident a story in. Each chapter is a different conversation with a different driver. Some funny some absurd some weird. But also a lot of fun to read.

    Most of the time I take a lyft and just want my driver to shut up but I'm gunna employ some of this guys conversational tactics and try to get some weird stories on my rides. Worth the buy.
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  • Michele Miles Gardiner
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Ate Ride Share In One Big Bite
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I ate "Ride Share" in one big bite. These micro pieces cover an array of humanity and emotions.
    I learn so much from people's stories--what they've been through just trying to get by and past histories they choose to share.

    Having momentarily worked in retail, I can only imagine what Uber and Lyft drivers deal with daily. Thankfully, the author chose to listen and share these experiences. They're people with stories to share, not simply cogs to be ordered around and dismissed.

    Michael Estrin has a way of observing what many would consider mundane and knows what to focus on to make the moments interesting. I'm thankful he listened and shared these stories.

    I look forward to reading more of Michael Estrin's work.
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  • A. Sutt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and interesting read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I feel like this was over too soon! I'm fascinated with people's stories and overheard public conversation so I really enjoyed this. There are not only stories about the drivers but stories from the drivers about interesting riders. If you want more, I recommend subscribing to Estrin's Substack.
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  • Thomas F Hespos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nuggets of Human Understanding
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    When most people might pop in a pair of Airpods and tune out, Estrin leans forward with his notebook. If you've been a follower of his on social media, you've seen his eloquent descriptions of conversations with strangers, and thought that conversations you've struck up with strangers have never been that interesting. Where you might shrink back from some odd conspiracy theory or expression of What's Wrong With The World Today from your rideshare driver, that's where Estrin digs in and coaxes out different and interesting perspectives. What results is a collection of snackable but very entertaining stories ranging from dealing with the falling-down drunk to bonding over The Big Lebowski. Pick it up if you're looking for a short but highly-entertaining read.
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  • Bill Coffin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Human, Harrowing, and Hilarious
    Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    In a slim volume you can easily read in a single sitting, Michael Estrin shares a sequence of stories all taken from his conversation with rideshare drivers. They range from the bizarre to the hilarious to the profound and back again, with each being deeply compelling in their own way. Estrin captures perfectly the highs and lows of conversation, and brings to light the opportunities we all have to make a human connection during those times when we tend to tune out and shut off. There are stories everywhere. All we have to do is open ourselves to them. Estrin has done that here, and we're all richer for it.

    Gotta go. my ride's here.
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  • Penn Name
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm so glad someone finally did this!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2020
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    There are a million stories in the naked Uber. When I am not in a great mood, this book really helps Lyft my spirits. I travel a lot and have heard hundreds of stories and have a few to tell myself. These stories are the best, they kept me engaged and even touched my heart so you should you should Gett a copy for yourself. Perfect for the bed, bowl, or Curb side. Have no fear, its not a Ztrip. Rest assured this is a verified review, I purchased mine Via Amazon. Summon your copy today, you will no be dissapointed.
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  • Amran Gowani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Warmth and humanity
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Michael captures the essence of these overlooked and underappreciated cogs in our capitalist machine, highlighting their dreams and aspirations as well as their fears and failures.

    An enjoyable read full of warmth and insight, and which offers a lens into our shared humanity. Worth your time.
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  • Cliff Tarpey
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Uber collection of upLyfting stories
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2020
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    Loved this! A great collection of shared moments that make you laugh and think. Makes me actually look forward to striking up a conversation with my Uber driver :)
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  • Kartik Varma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, funny human stories!
    Reviewed in India on November 17, 2025
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This is a quick, funny and well paced read. Estrin’s rides genuinely bring you the wisdom of the crowds, and humanity (and you) are better for it
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