{"product_id":"big-time-off-dj-didonna-9781668060896","title":"Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One","description":"\u003cb\u003eA guide to transforming your well-being and your career through purposeful time off, from Harvard Business School Senior Lecturer and\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003efounder of the Sabbatical Project.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur world of work prioritizes the \u003ci\u003eurgent\u003c\/i\u003e, but the most \u003ci\u003eimportant\u003c\/i\u003e moments of our life rarely happen at a desk. In \u003ci\u003eBig Time Off\u003c\/i\u003e, Sabbatical Project founder DJ DiDonna explores a simple but radical idea: sabbaticals help us avoid sleepwalking through life by giving us time to be present in moments of celebration, difficulty, and transition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIntegrating original research and compelling stories of sabbatical-takers from all walks of life--from teachers and nonprofit leaders to startup founders and Fortune 500 employees--\u003ci\u003eBig Time Off \u003c\/i\u003eexplores why extended time away from work has such a profound effect on people's identity, relationships, creativity, and direction. You'll learn: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen to take a sabbatical--and how to avoid waiting for a crisis to take off.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy sabbaticals--unlike vacations--help you forge a new career path, feel human again, and live a more authentic life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to navigate your sabbatical using archetypes--the explorer, the seeker, and the achiever--and avoid common pitfalls.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBest practices for individuals--no matter the circumstances--and organizations of all sizes to make extended leave possible and sustainable.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhether you dream of making a big change, exploring the world, or simply carving out space to heal, think, and recalibrate, \u003ci\u003eBig Time Off\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to creating a richer, more intentional life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dj Didonna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1668060892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668060896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Element \/ Simon Acumen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d","brand":"Dj Didonna","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48013692862719,"sku":"9781668060896","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aed69963-932a-4acb-a407-a43c330322c7.jpg?v=1767744177","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/big-time-off-dj-didonna-9781668060896","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}