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"Positively crammed with practical tips and a whole list of lists -- of tax rates, what to look for in scoping out a house or a potential home-town, and more. Buy it for the check lists alone."
"Inspiring! Practical information that will encourage people to chase their dreams . . . and catch them!"
"The Rosses show you in their wonderfully readable Country Bound! how to live where you want and how to make that dream work for you. I recommend the concept and the book without reservation. If our country was built on freedom, the Rosses' book is the roadmap to your own personal freedom."
"A useful guide to making a living in a rural setting . . . The authors' upbeat style makes the transition from dream to reality seem possible for anyone planning a personal exodus to the country."
"The What Color Is Your Parachute? to making a transition to smaller cities and towns in rural areas."
Bill Seavey, Greener Pastures Institute
"Country Bound! is an excellent guide for the bewildered seeker of a new life in small towns. Its treasury of ideas and painstaking research will rescue readers from many potential mistakes."
"Includes criteria for selection and steps for investigating potential places to live, the logistics of moving, adapting to small-town life, social activities, business opportunities such as franchising or professional practices, home-based employment or entrepreneurial possibilities, and job hunting in small-town and rural markets . . . helpful maps, charts, and graphs are also included."
"More than a guide to changing careers, Country Bound! is about radically remaking your entire life in small town U.S.A. Well thought through and jam-packed with specific resources, helpful information and useful advice. Don't leave your current lifestyle without it."
"Their experiences in adjusting are shared with a great deal of `down home' wit and candor-- the good and the bad--and there's very little of the latter if you follow their advice."
"An incredibly complete resource. Offers exhaustive, down-to-earth guidance on everything from deciding where to move, to buying the real estate, to earning a living in the new environment. This husband-wife writing team has turned out several other memorable products prior to this effort. When they do a job, they do it right."
"Country Bound! spurs you to dream up fun ways to spend your time."
"A one-of-a-kind book showing disgruntled urbanites how to turn avocational pastimes into regular paychecks; telecommute to their existing jobs; set up an 'information age' home-based business; buy an existing rural enterprise; or create their dream job in the country."
"A business book as well as a lifestyle guide."
"If you want to get out of the fast lane, the Ross's have penned a book with hundreds of practical ideas of just how to go about it."
"They [the Rosses] walk you through the logistics and costs, as well as the psychological aspects."
"Comes to the rescue with hundreds of practical, thought-provoking ideas to help people prosper in paradise."
"Everything you need to know to successfully escape. Includes maps and charts that compare crime rates, property taxes, and household income for various locations."
"A good read whether or not you are ready to exit metropolitan madness. This is an invaluable resource guide."
"As the Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Partnership for Economic Development, your book has become a major source of reference."
"How to regain control of your life, to launch new adventures easily, quickly, and profitably."
"Chock-full of quizzes, exercises and checklists, Country Bound! helps make the urban to rural transition easy and fun."
"If you've been trying to flee from big city stress and pollution to a more relaxed country setting, Country Bound! is your book."
"Successful 'countrypreneurs' tell how to fulfill your dreams. They share their experiences with wit and candor, telling readers what not to do as much as what to do."
"Certain to attract numerous city-weary dwellers who can see in self-employment their own key to freedom from the 9-5 hassles. The blend of practical financial savvy with a rural focus sets this apart from similar titles which focus on either country living or entrepreneur opportunities."
"Hundreds of entrepreneurial ideas for living in the country."
"In their new book, Country Bound! Trade Your Business Suit Blues for Blue Jean Dreams, authors Tom and Marilyn Ross offer step-by-step advice on how to earn a good living in the country and have a better quality of life. They're full of thought-provoking ideas."
"Case histories show you what works and what doesn't. Includes quizzes, maps, tables, charts, and checklists."
"This exciting new concept will benefit rural economic development, tourism, retirement, small business, and women/minority owned enterprises. It's an excellent manual that takes you from A to Z. What a fascinating encyclopedia for anyone who wants to live in a rural area!"
"Strategies to become successfully self employed, 23 gutsy tactics for finding the right rural job, tips for tapping into the information age and telecommuting, and much more."
"Shows disgruntled urbanites how to effectively escape the big city rat race, create a successful business in the boonies, and experience an enhanced quality of life."
"If you relocate employees to rural areas, check out Country Bound!. It offers pre- and post-move advice for coping with the personal side of small-town life, such as what to consider when contemplating a move, adjusting to the rural 'mind-set,' and cultivating a satisfying social life in a small town."
"An amazing book and an absolutely great gift."
"In addition to counseling readers on rural business opportunities, much of the book focuses on cultural adjustment . . . lots of down home advice."
"At last there is hope for those of us who have a vision of fleeing the big city rat race. A new book, Country Bound! delivers on that promise in spades."
"Permits one to dabble in the country before making the critical moving decision . . . almost everybody has 'the dream' sometime -- and the Ross's chatty style makes for adventure even if you decide not to relocate."
"Country Bound! can help people define their dreams. I recommend it to all professionals who truly want to take control of their lives."
"Filled with practical tips, insights, and resources for anyone looking to leave the frenzied city for the relative peace of the country and make a living once there."
"A cross between a friendly chat and a reference resource . . . lf you dream of trading the fast lane for a country road, read this before you act."
"Pulls no punches. The excellent advice will warn you of the pitfalls while it helps you down your country road to a more peaceful and prosperous life."
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