Review of Reconfigurement
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Review of Reconfigurement
[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
Reconfigurement by E. Alan Fleischauer is essentially a set of “tools and advice” aimed at assisting readers to obtain the most out of reassessing and reconfiguring their current life and financial plans. It does so in an orderly manner, separating the topics into thirteen chapters each with a key area of focus. The book is targeted at individuals closer to retirement age that are between the age of 40-50 years old. However, I found that even as someone relatively young (with quite some time before my retirement age) I was able to receive helpful and interesting information that could apply to both myself and my loved ones.
Reconfigurement was at times inspirational as the author emphasised the positive potential of any situation – how crises can be a “turning point” for good. The reader is encouraged to ask themselves the relevant questions in order to reconfigure their life. I found that the extensive referencing and use of statistics provided a sense of confidence in the factual basis of the book. The addition of interesting historical facts made the subject matter less intimidating while also tying the information together.
The best aspect of this book was Fleischauer’s ability to convey challenging and complex concepts in a manner that felt understandable and accessible. I was able to apply the advice to my situation while being met with humour throughout the text. The jokes within the texts helped to lighten the seriousness of the text with ease. Because of this, even anxiety-causing topics such as accidents or debt were met with an almost compassionate tone. Additionally, there was no aspect of this book that I disliked as I felt that the author was able to convey his thoughts and ideas even to those who have little to no financial literacy, such as myself.
I felt that the book highlights the importance of planning ahead and does so with a humourous and hopeful tone. This is done despite addressing topics that may be solemn, such as death, accidents and disability. The book also provides helpful resources in the form of reading materials, links, and online assessments that can be used to supplement or further the information provided in the book. The topics were explained in a manner that was easy to follow, while still being informative. I only found one error but I still felt that the book was well edited and deserving of a 5 out of 5 stars rating.
I feel that the ideal audience can encompass individuals from the beginning stages of employment/work all the way to those closer to retirement. Any individual with an interest in learning about their financial needs or even those looking for a starting point in financial planning will find this book useful. The language, as well as the humour, is appropriate for the audience. The length of this book also makes it a quick read for those who may just be looking to learn something new about topics such as career assessments, life insurance, stocks, funds wills, or medical aids for example.
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Reconfigurement by E. Alan Fleischauer is essentially a set of “tools and advice” aimed at assisting readers to obtain the most out of reassessing and reconfiguring their current life and financial plans. It does so in an orderly manner, separating the topics into thirteen chapters each with a key area of focus. The book is targeted at individuals closer to retirement age that are between the age of 40-50 years old. However, I found that even as someone relatively young (with quite some time before my retirement age) I was able to receive helpful and interesting information that could apply to both myself and my loved ones.
Reconfigurement was at times inspirational as the author emphasised the positive potential of any situation – how crises can be a “turning point” for good. The reader is encouraged to ask themselves the relevant questions in order to reconfigure their life. I found that the extensive referencing and use of statistics provided a sense of confidence in the factual basis of the book. The addition of interesting historical facts made the subject matter less intimidating while also tying the information together.
The best aspect of this book was Fleischauer’s ability to convey challenging and complex concepts in a manner that felt understandable and accessible. I was able to apply the advice to my situation while being met with humour throughout the text. The jokes within the texts helped to lighten the seriousness of the text with ease. Because of this, even anxiety-causing topics such as accidents or debt were met with an almost compassionate tone. Additionally, there was no aspect of this book that I disliked as I felt that the author was able to convey his thoughts and ideas even to those who have little to no financial literacy, such as myself.
I felt that the book highlights the importance of planning ahead and does so with a humourous and hopeful tone. This is done despite addressing topics that may be solemn, such as death, accidents and disability. The book also provides helpful resources in the form of reading materials, links, and online assessments that can be used to supplement or further the information provided in the book. The topics were explained in a manner that was easy to follow, while still being informative. I only found one error but I still felt that the book was well edited and deserving of a 5 out of 5 stars rating.
I feel that the ideal audience can encompass individuals from the beginning stages of employment/work all the way to those closer to retirement. Any individual with an interest in learning about their financial needs or even those looking for a starting point in financial planning will find this book useful. The language, as well as the humour, is appropriate for the audience. The length of this book also makes it a quick read for those who may just be looking to learn something new about topics such as career assessments, life insurance, stocks, funds wills, or medical aids for example.
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Reconfigurement
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