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Self-help books are appealing and those who provide help to others with a touch of wit and humor are simply irresistible. No matter how many times I've sworn that I have bought my last one, another clever title weakens my resolve and another book is added to my already bulging bookcase. HOW TO PEE STANDING UP by Anna Skinner is definitely one of those.
This little book is packed with all of the information that today's busy young woman may have missed during Life Skills 101. Subjects like "Beat the Bank," "Boss from Hell," and yes, "Pee Standing Up," are but some of the entries designed to round out her education. As with most of my favorite self-help titles, this one is formatted in user-friendly style, which allows for selective searching and provides concise, short-winded solutions. No need to slog through pages of research to find the answer to the questions that interest you.
For example, in the "Beat the Bank" section, Skinner condenses into three pages the "stupid reasons for going into credit card debt," "proper credit card conduct," and "tips for getting out of debt." She even includes definitions when necessary so the reader can learn that APR does not necessarily stand for April.
In dealing with the "Boss from Hell" Skinner writes, "…we have found that they fall into one of four categories --- the Moron, the Power Perv, the Passive-Aggressive, and the Bully --- with frequent crossovers occurring." She then proceeds to provide practical ways for dealing with each personality type so that you won't lose your job or your mind.
"Pee Standing Up" has nothing to do with penis envy and everything to do with the problems that arise from drinking the recommended healthy gallon of water a day --- desperate problems that call for emergency measures. And believe it or not, Skinner has come up with some that even your Grandma never thought of.
This is a snappy, savvy little primer that would make a great gift for that favorite young woman who is about to embark on the adventure of life.
--- Reviewed by Maggie Harding
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