Starting Over: 25 Rules When You've Bottomed Out (Paperback)

~ Mary Lee Gannon (Author)

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Product Description

At age 36, Mary Lee Gannon was a mother with four young children and a self-employed husband. Suddenly she found herself in litigation and then homeless. Seven years later she was president and CEO of a large foundation. Gannon brings the lessons she learned to this timely book. These lessons, offered in 25 rules, are aimed at anyone facing an economic or personal challenge, from the fired or laid-off employee to the empty nester seeking to re-enter the workforce to those seeking new life goals. The rules are commonsense but also fresh, from "begin with the end in mind and sketch that vision on paper" to "find a mentor in an offbeat place" to "surround yourself with people who possess your weaknesses as their strengths and give the glory away." Gannon's clear, encouraging writing and interactive approach offers both inspiration and specific strategies for overcoming setbacks in business and in life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: New Horizon Press (November 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882823116
• ISBN-13: 978-0882823119
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #585,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and with a special personal touch, November 15, 2009

By	Grant Bynum (Plano, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Too often, it's difficult to relate to writers that seem to have it all together. Ms. Gannon struggled through a difficult divorce and financial setback (living off welfare, etc.) along with 4 children, to emerge as a success. It was difficult to put this book down. I found myself doing the simple exercises that helped me find out more of what makes me tick with joy.

Ms. Gannon's book is insightful and personal. Rather than giving a littany of suggestions (although she does have great insight and advice), she gives her own story of things that actually worked for her to give her a true career.

An important point of her book is that we as a person must change before we can grow into something better in our careers. She conveys excellent points to help do just that.

I feel like her advice came more from a mentor than an author. Terrific work, Ms. Gannon!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A guide for getting that fresh start, January 16, 2010

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Unemployment can be a tough condition to get out of. "Starting Over: 25 Rules When You've Bottomed Out" is a guide for getting that fresh start so many want when faced with recent job loss. With much advice on completely rebooting one's career, making those new connections, filling out that resume, and getting the job you truly want, Mary Lee Gannon does not fail in arming readers the best she can.