Review of Reconfigurement
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Review of Reconfigurement
[Following is a volunteer review of "Reconfigurement" by E. Alan Fleischauer.]
E. Alan Fleischauer's book Reconfiguration is a tell-all nonfiction book to explore the concept of planning ahead for retirement. In current times, not many people think of retirement age and what it means for them. Unfortunately for these people, when they reach the eligible retirement age, they become bored and fed up, wishing that they had planned ahead. What we do not realise is that time goes by pretty quickly, and without planning and putting into action key events and decisions, we find it difficult to settle into retirement. This book analyses the importance of planning ahead of time and how it is beneficial for us to do this before retirement age.
The author's optimism is clear throughout the book. The approach he takes is also reflected as you read through this book. For example, when the author talks about ageing, he speaks of it as a life crisis that just happens to be later in life during the retirement age. Ala attempts to explore the term "ageing" and often refers to it as a turning point in one's life. The turning point is a symbol for realising aspirations and vivid dreams one may have. The author gives much-needed advice surrounded by retirement age, such as the need for a career assessment. He discusses a career assessment and the importance of having one. He claims that by agreeing to a career assessment, it will help you identify a career that brings out the best in you. Not only this, but he suggests that a career can also be known as a side hustle if you were to retire, and that it would be useful to think about this when planning your upcoming retirement, should you wish to have one. Also, in addition to these assessments, the authors have dropped a couple of links that relate to the self-assessment in a bid to empower individuals to plan ahead of time.
The style in which the author writes is conversational. It is clear that the conversation is pure, non-judgmental, and on a one-to-one basis, which allows the reader to feel as if they are a witness to the conversation between the author and the reader. The author puts emphasis on retirement and the importance of planning ahead. The discussion that the author tries to have with the reader is an encouraging one. The information provided in this book is precise and straightforward, so much so that it is easy to extract facts and advice and interpret it into life. The book seems engaging, and I like this. For example, the author includes anecdotes within the book, which allows readers to connect with the author. It is clear that a lot of research has been done by the author to equip the book to be more like a self-help workbook. Alan begins to describe the topic of financial decisions. This means that he weighs up the positives and negatives of financial investment, making it easier for someone interested in planning ahead to make significant decisions based on true-to-life facts. I like how he backs up his claims with relevant research, facts, and figures, which gives a sense of how true the information is. In terms of errors, I found little to no errors, which, in my opinion, leaves this book professionally edited. I commend the author's editor for this.
In terms of criticism of the book, I find no reason to criticise it. The reason for this is that I found the book not only engaging but also educational. It is factual and easy to understand, allowing readers to take the advice the author delivers and use it in their lives. The book is also encouraging. Considering all the above points, both positive and negative, I feel that the book deserves 5 out of 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as a whole.
I recommend this book to those approaching retirement and willing to consider the next steps of retirement. The author suggests that the book appeals to individuals aged forty and over; however, I believe that young adults may benefit from this book. I think that specifically the part where the author claims it is a good idea to save for retirement in order to enjoy life after the qualifying retirement age.
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Reconfigurement
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E. Alan Fleischauer's book Reconfiguration is a tell-all nonfiction book to explore the concept of planning ahead for retirement. In current times, not many people think of retirement age and what it means for them. Unfortunately for these people, when they reach the eligible retirement age, they become bored and fed up, wishing that they had planned ahead. What we do not realise is that time goes by pretty quickly, and without planning and putting into action key events and decisions, we find it difficult to settle into retirement. This book analyses the importance of planning ahead of time and how it is beneficial for us to do this before retirement age.
The author's optimism is clear throughout the book. The approach he takes is also reflected as you read through this book. For example, when the author talks about ageing, he speaks of it as a life crisis that just happens to be later in life during the retirement age. Ala attempts to explore the term "ageing" and often refers to it as a turning point in one's life. The turning point is a symbol for realising aspirations and vivid dreams one may have. The author gives much-needed advice surrounded by retirement age, such as the need for a career assessment. He discusses a career assessment and the importance of having one. He claims that by agreeing to a career assessment, it will help you identify a career that brings out the best in you. Not only this, but he suggests that a career can also be known as a side hustle if you were to retire, and that it would be useful to think about this when planning your upcoming retirement, should you wish to have one. Also, in addition to these assessments, the authors have dropped a couple of links that relate to the self-assessment in a bid to empower individuals to plan ahead of time.
The style in which the author writes is conversational. It is clear that the conversation is pure, non-judgmental, and on a one-to-one basis, which allows the reader to feel as if they are a witness to the conversation between the author and the reader. The author puts emphasis on retirement and the importance of planning ahead. The discussion that the author tries to have with the reader is an encouraging one. The information provided in this book is precise and straightforward, so much so that it is easy to extract facts and advice and interpret it into life. The book seems engaging, and I like this. For example, the author includes anecdotes within the book, which allows readers to connect with the author. It is clear that a lot of research has been done by the author to equip the book to be more like a self-help workbook. Alan begins to describe the topic of financial decisions. This means that he weighs up the positives and negatives of financial investment, making it easier for someone interested in planning ahead to make significant decisions based on true-to-life facts. I like how he backs up his claims with relevant research, facts, and figures, which gives a sense of how true the information is. In terms of errors, I found little to no errors, which, in my opinion, leaves this book professionally edited. I commend the author's editor for this.
In terms of criticism of the book, I find no reason to criticise it. The reason for this is that I found the book not only engaging but also educational. It is factual and easy to understand, allowing readers to take the advice the author delivers and use it in their lives. The book is also encouraging. Considering all the above points, both positive and negative, I feel that the book deserves 5 out of 5 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed this book as a whole.
I recommend this book to those approaching retirement and willing to consider the next steps of retirement. The author suggests that the book appeals to individuals aged forty and over; however, I believe that young adults may benefit from this book. I think that specifically the part where the author claims it is a good idea to save for retirement in order to enjoy life after the qualifying retirement age.
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Reconfigurement
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
