- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press (30 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593059891
- ISBN-13: 978-0593059890
- Product Dimensions: 15 x 2 x 21.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 535,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A girl's guide to staying street smart by the expert former presenters of Crimewatch.
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Do you know how to take care of yourself? Not just the pedicures and the organic museli but the real nitty gritty of looking out for yourself? Surrounded by a wealth of magazines, lifestyle books and makeover shows it’s easy to find out how to be more glamorous, more successful and more in control of our destinies. But it’s not so easy for us to find out how to keep ourselves safe. Our worlds now change so rapidly in terms of how we live, where we live and who we live with that there are no longer any guidelines for navigating our way through the everyday and, very occasionally, not-so-everyday dangers of modern living. Now, with Savvy!, all of that is set to change as former Crimewatch presenters Fiona Bruce and Jacqui Hames provide us with their comprehensive and down-to-earth guide to negotiating the practical perils of the 21st Century. All aspects of female safety are covered – in the home, on your travels, in your finances, out on the town, in your workplace, in your relationships and in the increasing intimidating world of technology. Never patronising and always realistic – thankfully drinking more than 5 units of alcohol and staying out past midnight is still ok! – and packed full of personal anecdotes from the authors themselves, this book is about doing it all and having it all, without risking it all.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is to review the book which states how to be savvy.
It probably applies to professional journalists who will not come across unsavoury types of people in day to day work life.
This will keep a person on a certain standard in the work place and therefore not be aware of some shockingly bad work environments that exist in the UK.
No doubt Fiona Bruce met her partner via work, but I am guessing.
A lot of the book was common sense and disappointing really.
The only savvy person was Fiona Bruce and Co for making money giving the impression they were going to enlighten single women on things they probably already know. Disappointing.
It probably applies to professional journalists who will not come across unsavoury types of people in day to day work life.
This will keep a person on a certain standard in the work place and therefore not be aware of some shockingly bad work environments that exist in the UK.
No doubt Fiona Bruce met her partner via work, but I am guessing.
A lot of the book was common sense and disappointing really.
The only savvy person was Fiona Bruce and Co for making money giving the impression they were going to enlighten single women on things they probably already know. Disappointing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Jacqui and Fiona have produced a brilliantly sensible, readable handbook which is full of practical steps to help you stay safe and get the most out of life. It's inspiring, sometimes touching and always empowering - being both practical and good humoured.
Going away to college? Buying your first car or flat? Moving away from home? Booking a holiday or thinking of going travelling? Then this is a great book to keep handy.
Knowledge is power. Power is liberating. Living freely and well means being smart and savvy and having the confidence to make wise choices that work for you. This book is packed with ways to help you help yourself and I hope other readers find it as useful as my friends and I have done.
Definitely highly recommended.
Going away to college? Buying your first car or flat? Moving away from home? Booking a holiday or thinking of going travelling? Then this is a great book to keep handy.
Knowledge is power. Power is liberating. Living freely and well means being smart and savvy and having the confidence to make wise choices that work for you. This book is packed with ways to help you help yourself and I hope other readers find it as useful as my friends and I have done.
Definitely highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Essential reading for every young adult!
I really wish I had this book when I was 20 & first hit London living on my own! It would have given me so much more confidence with all the day to day decisions and stresses of... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by F. Grant
Everyone should have one
I bought this for my daughter and thought it so excellent that I've ordered copies for all the young friends I can think of. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2009 by P. Main
A great read!
Not only really useful but very funny - these girls share some very personal experiences which not only leave you laughing and crying, but make you think and remember useful... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2009 by Jane Cook
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