Review: Practical Primer Filled with Humor
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 20, 2013
Initially, when reading Real Advice for the Unemployed by Samuel Murphy, I felt it was a tongue-in-cheek book full of comedic highs.  In some areas, it definitely is!  The author's personality comes through like a beacon allowing the reader to feel as if a good friend has stopped by.However, the information about how to help yourself stabilize in the face of being unemployed is very valuable.  The author clearly has been down this path and is a competent guide in assisting the reader to protect their assets.The author touches on how to lower mortgage payments, car payments, how to find out what governmental assistance you are eligible for, and most importantly things not to do now that you're recently unemployed.Not only does this book delve into the practical dollars-and-sense advice, it goes into some detail about the social ramifications of being unemployed and how to navigate those waters.All of this advice is delivered in the author's inimitable direct layman's tone (with high brow literary references sprinkled throughout).If you're looking for a primer on what to do when you lose your job this book will definitely help you.