The Complete Idiot's Guide to Life as a Military Spouse [Paperback]

Lissa McGrath (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2008 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide

For better, for worse, for Uncle Sam?

Today?s military has changed dramatically?and spouses need to be prepared. Approximately half of our 1.4 million fighting men and women are married. And for a military spouse, information and support are not easy to find. Included here is:

?How to enroll in the Child Development Homes program
?What to do before a permanent change of station (PCS)
?How to prepare for the deployment?and the return?of a spouse
?Easy ways to calculate benefits, allowances, and special pays

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; First Edition edition (September 2, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592577873
• ISBN-13: 978-1592577873
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #249,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lissa McGrath is an avid eBay buyer and seller and the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to eBay, 2nd Edition (Alpha, 2010), The Complete Idiot's Guide to Life as a Military Spouse (Alpha, 2008), The Pocket Idiot's Guide to eBay Motors (Alpha, 2008), and 20 Questions to Ask Before Selling on eBay (Career Press, 2006). She has written extensively for AuctionBytes, the leading independent source for online-auction industry news, and for Family and Salute magazines (both military-focused publications). Lissa is originally from North Yorkshire, England, but now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her US Navy husband and three year old daughter.

McGrath runs a blog at www.lissamcgrath.com/blog. Her How Do I... series answers common questions asked by military families. She also offers tips and updates for eBay buyers and sellers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a new spouse!, December 18, 2008

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Simone - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Life as a Military Spouse (Paperback)

Some girl said you can get all this info easily on base. I totally disagree. I've been a wife for 2 years now, and when I first got married- no one helped me at all. I actually got more information from websites than I did from any one person, or a group of persons on base.

This book is perfect for those who do not have the luxury of living at one of those bases that bend over backwards to accomodate you. Which, is probably 99% of the target audience.

So personally, I would disregard the negative review and take it from the newbies like myself- get educated and educated fast! I never found a book like this 2 years ago, but I wish I had.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book for any military spouse, October 28, 2008

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rcwant2be (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Life as a Military Spouse (Paperback)

This book is a quick, easy & very informative read. I reccomend it to any military spouse. You can tell that the author has had personal experience with many of the situations described in the book. It is also well organized, so you can flip directly to the chapter of the most interest to you. Consider this book an investment, as the author provides great tips & info, that will help you save money & also make the most of your experience as a military spouse.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful!!, December 18, 2008

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A. Leavitt (St. Paul, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Life as a Military Spouse (Paperback)

I've been a military significant other for over 3 years now, and it's great to have all this important information at my fingertips! I live nowhere near an active duty base, so I'm not able to get free information. I've found myself flipping to certain chapters in the book quite frequently to do my research! :)