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Summary: Not the "essential guide" promised
Review: As someone doing serious searching as to where to move in New England, I expected more from this book's title as it had promised. Too often, I found the information too general and not specific. For example, coming from "the highest car insurance rates in the country" NJ, I wanted to know how Maine's insurance costs ranked as a basic cost of living. Insurance costs -- auto or health -- were not discussed. Duh! Real estate? How about housing costs by county or community? Not in this book. What are average utility costs? What are Maine winters really like? In brief, you will not find the serious information in this book you need to make an informed decision about moving to Maine. Frankly, I'm having a hard time locating any definitive guidebook about living in Maine -- what about the subject of reliable heating -- what do residents do when power goes out? -- and will likely have to do my own laborous search through various sources -- to pull together all information I need. I really tire of purchasing books that don't deliver on their titles. This title -- does not deliver.
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Summary: Not the "essential guide" promised
Review: As someone doing serious searching as to where to move in New England, I expected more from this book's title as it had promised. Too often, I found the information too general and not specific. For example, coming from "the highest car insurance rates in the country" NJ, I wanted to know how Maine's insurance costs ranked as a basic cost of living. Insurance costs -- auto or health -- were not discussed. Duh! Real estate? How about housing costs by county or community? Not in this book. What are average utility costs? What are Maine winters really like? In brief, you will not find the serious information in this book you need to make an informed decision about moving to Maine. Frankly, I'm having a hard time locating any definitive guidebook about living in Maine -- what about the subject of reliable heating -- what do residents do when power goes out? -- and will likely have to do my own laborous search through various sources -- to pull together all information I need. I really tire of purchasing books that don't deliver on their titles. This title -- does not deliver.
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Summary: Arriving in Maine
Review: At last! A wonderful resource book has been written that I intend to hand out to my customers and friends who are considering relocating their lives here. This guide tackels all the nut and bolts (see chapter 5 - Settling In) that most guides wouldn't bother with as they are geared to having fun in the state not living here. And thank you Victoria for a chapter on the Maine = Siberia weather myth that we locals are CONSTANTLY engaged in with those "from away"! I think I'll just hand them the book next time the "how are the winters?" question is asked. This is a well organized book that deals with the likes of taxes,getting your car registered, buying a house,education,cultural events,geographical descriptions and much,much more. It will be my companion playing Maine trivial pursuit while waiting for the kids to finish their ballet lessons. PS; it is a fun read!
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Summary: Good, but.
Review: Before moving to Maine a few months ago, we read Doudera's book and found it to be a good overview with some detail about moving to Maine. We're still, however, encountering some surprises from time to time that we wish we had known about. In some ways, moving to Maine from the big cityis like moving to another planet--there are so many things that we've never seen before (e.g., carpenter ants) and so many customs that we've yet to understand. Additional practical daily living advice and explanation would have been helpful in this book--but maybe that would have spoiled the joy of slowly coming to know the place for ourselves.
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Summary: I Loved this Book!!
Review: I loved this Book it has changed my life. Now that I have moved to maine I can really enjoy myself.
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Summary: This Is It
Review: If you're looking for a book about Maine - this is it. Victoria Doudera has included everything you could want to know about moving to, living in and enjoying this great state. I sent this book to some friends who are contemplating a move here. They called me and raved, saying that Moving To Maine answered all of their questions - and they were having fun reading with their family. Well-written and organized, FULL of information, I plan to keep a copy on hand for our own reference and enjoyment.
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Summary: The Truth about Moving to Maine
Review: Looking for a career change? Planning for retirement? Want a classic vacation home? "Moving to Maine" may have all the answers! This handy guide is packed with information on how Maine works, how to find a home, settle in and find a job; topics ranging from things to do in your spare time to medical care resources, from options in higher education to weather and wildlife. It is also packed with websites, telephone numbers, charts and graphs to give the reader a true picture of life in the Pine Tree State.Bernice Chesler, America's expert on B & Bs, writes, "this book should be in the living room of every inn in Maine." And Angus King, governor of the State of Maine, says "this book captures the spirit of Maine. Thanks."
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