Country Bound!: Trade Your Business Suit Blues for Blue Jean Dreams

by Marilyn Heimberg Ross and Tom Ross

Book Overview

Filled with practical tips, insights and resources for anyone looking to leave the frenzied city for the relative peace of the country -- and make a living once there. -- Home Office ComputingWith 3... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574100696
• ISBN13: 9781574100693
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A view of the future

This book is a classic for all of us who are looking for a change of pace and a better way of life. With the Virtual Office a reality, we can work virtually anywhere, so why not choose the pastoral life? We refer our readers who harbor such dreams to this book again and again. Sarah Edwards, author The Practical Dreamer's Handbook.

The best of it's kind

This is the best book of it's kind that I have read - out of about 5 or so. Written in 1997, the authors considered the Internet and telecommuting as well. And it is nearly as relevant to Australia (where I find myself) as to the USA. Easy to read, it contains many useful hints, tables, and resources. Valuable questionaires and lists. What you should and what you shouldn't. What you need, and what you don't. Even so, we also had a "First Try". But nothing ventured is nothing learned.

Loved this book!

Your book is well informed and plenty of resource that gave me more confidence. Reread it few times. I really enjoy reading it very much. Thanks

Detailed, realistic insights for aspiring country dwellers

If you have been dreaming of moving to the country, but don't know if you can really do it successfully, Country Bound! is a great resource. The Rosses lay all their personal experience on the line, frankly and comprehensively. They help you ask yourself the "nitty-gritty" questions that you MUST consider before making such a big life change. The book's separate sections on lifestyle and business considerations help you break down the decision into manageable pieces. The many quizzes and activities are fun as well as eye-opening, and the writing style makes it a quick, enjoyable read. One reading may not be enough, however! There's so much good information here, you will want to review many sections over and over!

Excellent advice for busy professionals wanting to relocate.

Country Bound! can help people define their dreams. I recommend it to all professionals who truly want to take control of their lives.