Testimonials & Reviews

If your life ever takes an unexpected turn you need to read this book. It is filled with great advice.

Bruce Tulgan
Author of the classic Managing Generation X and the best selling, It's OKAY to Be the Boss

UPSIDE is a valuable resource that opens up your heart and mind to finding confidence and courage in a world of uncertainty. Like having your own personal life coach on every page, each of the 29 tips to "sustainable success" is a roadmap of wisdom and insights. Especially helpful are the questions and action steps at the conclusion of each chapter. The thirtieth tip for thriving within the new norm is to buy this book now and dig in.

Joy Loverde,
Author of The Complete Eldercare Planner
(2009, Random House)

"This book is unique. The authors challenge us to be leaders of change - and they show us how to do it. It is inspiring, information packed and wonderfully written.

Judi Moreo, Author
You Are More Than Enough

For Ms. Michaels and Ms. Blankenship, change begins with an attitudinal transformation that eventually triggers new perceptions and actions. The topics they cover in this lively manual include developing cash consciousness, fostering spiritual growth, simplifying one’s life at every level and learning how to form productive networks and partnerships...

From the Florida Weekly Book Review
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The authors' extensive research, coupled with their bountiful personal and professional experiences, provide this book with an enormous wealth of information. The 'magic' of UPSIDE is that the book's style and simplistic presentation of its rich material makes reading the book not only productive for the reader but fun to read as well!" It is one of those rare how-to books that seamlessly crosses audience lines. It's rich advice, brilliant and workable tips and exercises will work for all types of reader: young professionals just starting out; middle managers 'caught' in non-satisfying yet well paying careers; senior professionals struggling with upcoming retirement decisions; and retires, wondering how to live with their 'transition'. It is a must read for all professionals living in today's Zig Zagging world.

Sue Bookbinder,
Retired HR Executive, NYC

In the midst of any major life challenge—unemployment, divorce, relocation, death of a loved one, financial hardship—we each feel alone. And too often, we fail to take the lessons learned from coping with that situation and apply them to the next challenge we face. This book is particularly timely given the difficulties many people face as a result of the recession but the techniques and advice it offers can be used over and over to successfully come through tough times.

Rebecca Rolfes,
Author and Executive Vice President
Imagination Publishing

Transitions are difficult; the past is gone, the new has not yet begun.   Upside joins the reader at a time of endings, a time of loss, confusion and distress. This clearly written "how to" book provides the reader with understanding of the process of change and the strategies to move the reader through the phases of transition to discover strengths and creativity, and ultimately, new beginnings for a new age. The reader learns how to strategize, experiment, initiate and follow through to find new sustainable, fulfilling direction in life.  The “re-directioning” process of UPSIDE is both self and life-affirming.

Jeanne Berger,
Clinical social worker and transition coach in private psychotherapy practice

This book is an invaluable tool in guiding your personal growth at a critical juncture in your life.

Dinah Rosenthal,
Psychologist

The title Upside does not mean this is simply a "feel good" book.  It requires lots of thinking on the part of you, the reader; but you'll be surprised where this leads you.

Dotty Scott,
Retired HR administrator

Your book “Upside: 29 tips for Sustainable Success” is a must read for anyone going through life transitions and difficult times, which is any and all of us as human beings.  Women helping women is critical for our lives and the support women provide helps our persistence and our spirit. Your wonderful book provides an important road to reality and realistic life success.

Hedy Ratner,
Co-President
Women's Business Development Center 
(Chicago, IL)

Wow! Upside is TERRIFIC! I don't know where to start raving about it — I've only read the first few pages, but I'm hooked already. I am SO looking forward to savoring the rest of Upside!

Jim Barber,
CEO
TheBarberShop.com