| Book Review: How to Take Control of Your Own Life | ||
| Must Read Books | |
| Monday, 02 July 2007 01:41 | |
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Book written by Cathy Harris Reviewed by Saadiq Mance Community organizer and human rights activist Cathy Harris has done a remarkable job laying out a comprehensive guide for just about anyone who may be facing a life changing dilemma. Her book, "How to Take Control of Your Own Life" is the first book one should read if facing termination from a job, bankruptcy, a career change, problems with the justice system, problems within the community, frustration with the political system, or looking to become a first time entrepreneur. It may seem quite difficult to provide guidance on such a wide range of topics in one book, but somehow Harris has managed to summarize everything on the above topics and more in this must read "self-help guide to moving forward." There are two key characteristics of this book that separates it from the many other "self-help" books that are on the market. First, Harris is not what would be called an "armchair" writer who writes this book from a theoretic perspective. On the contrary, Harris wrote this book based on many of her real world experiences as she herself experienced a life changing dilemma as she transitioned from a Senior Customs Inspector for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, to a federal whistle blower who bravely faced the loss of her retirement and insurance, to finally becoming a nationally recognized entrepreneur, author, and community activist, all within a two year timeframe. As this book is a direct representation of the research done by Harris in order to complete this 180 degree transition in her life, there is no doubt that what she has documented in this book is practical knowledge that has this remarkable woman's life as proof positive of its legitimacy. Secondly, it is quite impressive how Harris made sure to leave no stone unturned in writing this book. From the two comprehensive appendixes containing a plethora of useful web links, phone numbers and addresses, to the definitions of key words in the glossary, this book is filled with valuable information that you will be sure to reference time and time again. As it is better to read this book now and be prepared for when life "throws you a curve ball" than to get caught off guard, I recommend that everyone get a copy of this book for their personal library as soon as possible. For more information on how to purchase this book visit: www.HowToTakeControl.com |
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