Making the Big Move: How to Transform Relocation into a Creative Life Transition

By Cathy Goodwin

Book Overview

Why most people find moving stressful (and you don't have to) Most relocation guides tell you how to pack a box. But the most expensive part of a move isn't the moving van. It's what happens when you... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572241357
• ISBN13: 9781572241350
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns Inc
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Removes the isolation

As a person affected positively and negatively by several moves I was looking for help in making a decision about a "big" move. This book opened me up to many of the ways in which "place" is so important. There's more to think about than packing boxes. I've read it more than once and am still working with the questions she raises. If you're undecided about moving somewhere...read it. Definitely a unique look at the interaction between people and their environment.

A Must Read For Movers With Kids

This book is extremely helpful when you're planning on making a move and have children in tow. Everything from when is the ideal time to make a move to how to help the children adjust is covered. There's some great stuff in there for Mom and Dad, too, on how to adjust to your new surroundings. I wish I'd bought it before we even bought the house, but it's still extremely helpful in dealing with the implementation stage.

What a relief

A must read for dealing with all the "extra" headaches that come from moving. I was relieved to learn I wasn't going crazy but, experiencing many of the same emotional ups and downs as many other people who've moved across country. When ever I move again I will be much better preparded. Very well organized, no need to deal with issues around moving a family if you're moving by yourself, you can go directly to the section that fits your particular situation.

Well written, clear and creative book .

As a counselor of relocated family members, I can highly recommend this book as an articulate, and creative look at the difficult stages of transition. Goodwin writes about both the practical issues (how to find what where) and the emotional/psychological issues (how moving affects your identity in three different ways) creatively and with an upbeat tone that is supportive, informative, and fun to read.

Eases the nerves of people moving cross-country

I normally avoid self-help books, but this easy-to-read book is easing my anxiety from a cross-country move. I appreciate tips that I never before heard or considered -- such as how to put together an "emotional first aid kit" (including favorite photos) to help cure homesickness, or starting a new daily ritual (like getting coffee at a coffee shop) to make me feel at home in this foreign place. This book is straight-forward, peppered with anecdotes and research... and makes sense. It has been a good investment in happiness.