Comments on: Book Review: The Power Of Women United by Tina Dezsi & Lia Bandola http://www.bloggernews.net/121343 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:23:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Vicky http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1511426 Vicky Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:06:06 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1511426 Not sure where to start really as the book is a mis-mash of short bio like chapters which almost seem more like PR pieces than inspirational stories. I was somewhat disappointed with the overall edit of the book which seemed thrown together and not at all what I was expecting. I would have difficulty recommending this book but then again it's only one persons opinion and others may find something of interest. Given the amount of empowering books on the shelves of your local bookstore personally I think your money is better spent on one of them rather than this one. 3/10 for effort. Not sure where to start really as the book is a mis-mash of short bio like chapters which almost seem more like PR pieces than inspirational stories. I was somewhat disappointed with the overall edit of the book which seemed thrown together and not at all what I was expecting. I would have difficulty recommending this book but then again it’s only one persons opinion and others may find something of interest. Given the amount of empowering books on the shelves of your local bookstore personally I think your money is better spent on one of them rather than this one. 3/10 for effort.

]]> By: Jemma http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1479555 Jemma Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:23:36 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1479555 Fluff at it's best in my opinion, hardly the stuff to motivate you just a few simply stories who started a business! So what 1000's do this every day. My advice don't waste your money or at least wait until it hits the bargain bin. Next! Fluff at it’s best in my opinion, hardly the stuff to motivate you just a few simply stories who started a business! So what 1000’s do this every day. My advice don’t waste your money or at least wait until it hits the bargain bin. Next!

]]> By: Emily M http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1458163 Emily M Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:16:36 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1458163 When I first saw this book I thought at last a book that finally shows just how inspiring women in business can be. However, after reading the book it soon became clear this was just another "self promoting" PR piece for yet another band of self important women with nothing better to do with their money than cobble together a series of poorly written chapters so they can call themselves authors. My advise save your money and spend it at the spa - ladies you'll thank yourself later. When I first saw this book I thought at last a book that finally shows just how inspiring women in business can be. However, after reading the book it soon became clear this was just another “self promoting” PR piece for yet another band of self important women with nothing better to do with their money than cobble together a series of poorly written chapters so they can call themselves authors. My advise save your money and spend it at the spa - ladies you’ll thank yourself later.

]]> By: Ann G http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1405531 Ann G Sat, 12 Sep 2009 23:14:56 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1405531 Knowing a couple of the people in the book I thought I had to read this (borrowed a copy and glad I didn't pay for it). The whole book comes across as poorly conceived, simply thrown together and all together disjointed. While some of the stories tell a nice tale many of the others full short in delivery. From what I can gather from my 2 friends who have contributed the two main designated authors have simply used this as a vehicle to generate PR for themselves and are buying up copies themselves to try and get this book in the top sellers list (you only need 3000 copies to achieve this anyway!) If you can borrow a copy fine give it a quick read but really don't waste money on it - at the very least as mentioned by Sally G in a previous comment wait for the bargain bin sale. Knowing a couple of the people in the book I thought I had to read this (borrowed a copy and glad I didn’t pay for it). The whole book comes across as poorly conceived, simply thrown together and all together disjointed. While some of the stories tell a nice tale many of the others full short in delivery.

From what I can gather from my 2 friends who have contributed the two main designated authors have simply used this as a vehicle to generate PR for themselves and are buying up copies themselves to try and get this book in the top sellers list (you only need 3000 copies to achieve this anyway!)

If you can borrow a copy fine give it a quick read but really don’t waste money on it - at the very least as mentioned by Sally G in a previous comment wait for the bargain bin sale.

]]> By: Sally G http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1402396 Sally G Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:10:51 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1402396 Firstly, nice cover. However the rest is not so good as the previous reviewer mentioned you won't find anything new other than a self pat on the back for a few women who have banded together to throw together a "business" book. Nice try but is it worth the full price? Maybe wait until it hits the bargain rack before spending your cash. Firstly, nice cover. However the rest is not so good as the previous reviewer mentioned you won’t find anything new other than a self pat on the back for a few women who have banded together to throw together a “business” book. Nice try but is it worth the full price? Maybe wait until it hits the bargain rack before spending your cash.

]]> By: Women who matter http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1402254 Women who matter Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:25:46 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/121343#comment-1402254 Having read this book it seems to me that it's just a simple "edit" of a number of unrelated "hobby" workers. I found nothing of value and no real examples of knowledge that can't be found from your average "Google" search. Still I'm sure someone has made a few buck from these ladies. Next..! Having read this book it seems to me that it’s just a simple “edit” of a number of unrelated “hobby” workers. I found nothing of value and no real examples of knowledge that can’t be found from your average “Google” search. Still I’m sure someone has made a few buck from these ladies.

Next..!

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