Why Women Earn Less: Amazon.ca: Mikelann Valterra: Books

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Pocket-size, step-by-step guide for underearning women who are ready to turn their lives around. Demystifies the process of underearning, explores its underlying psychological and emotional issues, and offers practical advice and strategies to help overcome it. Softcover. DLC: Wages--Women.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Noble Poverty... me?, Jun 24 2004

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Danielle LaFleur (Bothell, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Women Earn Less (Paperback)

I must admit when I came to the chapter about Noble Poverty I thought... "Well that's soooo not me! I don't see money in a negative way. As a matter of fact, I like it quite a lot." But then Mikelann went through the different types of Noble Poverty and I started to register how I emotionally relate to my personal worth in financial terms. Such as over extending my volunteer projects, under bidding projects, or even giving away free service to be seen as "nice." How I would accept the "thank you" over a competitive rate. **Note, thank you should be said but not in place of paying your bills.**

Mikelann gives a clear, balanced, and usable plan to rethink and retool your financial wellbeing. I highly recommend this book for those looking for emotional connection or need a usable workbook (yes it's a workbook too!) to take full control of their worth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Action Guide to Stop Underearning, May 26 2004

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Patricia Nelson (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why Women Earn Less (Paperback)

I inadvertently came across Mikelann's site while surfing the internet. She used a term "underearning" which I had never seen before. When I read the description, I thought she had a pipeline into my life, and wanted to break the cycle I was in.

When I heard that she was publishing this book, I couldn't wait to read it. In each chapter, she dispels the myths, pulls you out of "The Money Fog" and gives action steps to break the insidiousness of underearning.

I refer to her book every day. It is an absolute good fit whether you decide to use the steps in the book, go on to professional consultation (financial as well as psychological - and she gives helpful hints to work with those professionals) or with groups such as Debtors Anonymous.

If you want to turn your relationship with money around, this is the book to get!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Waking up Sleeping Beauty!, April 16 2004

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Joy Barton (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why Women Earn Less (Paperback)

I don't want to deal with finances. Even though I'm not happy with my paycheck, I'd rather sigh on my way to the bank, then take action. How did this happen -- I had a different plan for myself. Why do I let it go on?

The description above is me, and why I got intrigued when my girlfriend told me about this book. WOW -- what a mind opener -- between 'Waiting for Prince Charming' and 'Giving Myself, My Talents, and My Earnings Away" (two psychological traps Ms. Valterra writes about), I have been asleep when it comes to my money situation. This book has served as a great wake-up call and my attitude has already shifted.

Part two of the book gets very practical, and helped me know what to do next -- I hated budgets, but 'spending plan' put a different emphasis on managing money, so I'm trying it out.

Because of this book -- simply written, easy to read, and "real", I am awake and ready to take control. Thanks Ms. Valterra, you've done me a huge favor...(and thanks Lisa, for giving me the nudge to buy it.)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wish Id read this years ago!
I wish I'd read this book years go. It could have saved me a LOT of money. I didn't actually read it until recently, when my sister gave it to me because I'd been telling her I... Read more

Published on Mar 15 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars The most helpful personal finance book I've ever read
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Published on Mar 15 2004 by Bethany Collins