Hundreds of thousands of people leave the UK every year for a new life overseas, and women in their 20s and 30s are one of the biggest groups among them. In this book, Sally Corner passes on tips and advice for women on the move, based on her own experience moving from London to Perth, the most remote city on earth. The book isn't country-specific, but aims to instill confidence in readers, whilst encouraging and amusing them with checklists, quizzes, questionnaires, and illustrations - making emigration far more accessible to the average 'Sensible Girl' living in the UK. Rather than simply focussing on the practicalities of emigration, The Sensible Girl's Guide to Emigrating Elegantly concentrates on the highly emotional mental journey that women experience when starting a new life overseas. The book is divided into two sections, 'before' and 'after' emigrating. The first few chapters are dedicated to working out whether the reader actually wants to emigrate. Then the reader is gently guided through the whole physical and emotional emigration experience both in the UK and in their newly chosen country.
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'We couldn't resist this fabulous guide to emigrating...5 stars'
--Company Magazine (May 2010)
a 'rollicking good read' --perthnow.com.au
--Company Magazine (May 2010)
a 'rollicking good read' --perthnow.com.au
About the Author
Prior to her own 'escape' to Western Australia, Sally Corner spent eight years working as a senior publicist for a leading film publicity company based in London (Premier PR). Since moving to Australia, she has had a range of jobs including arts festival publicist, swimming instructor and vintage clothing shop assistant. She now works for a local TV station.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sara
Format:Paperback
This book is fantastic! It's well-written, intelligent, funny and most importantly it contains loads of useful information and top tips. The format is quirky with tick boxes, lists, quizzes and great little illustrations.
Although the author has emigrated from the UK to Australia the book tries hard not to be country-specific so will be relevant to anyone thinking of leaving the UK, no matter where you're going.
Whether you're leaving in a few weeks or just starting to entertain the idea of emigrating this book will give you loads of support and good ideas. It makes a nice change from all the other emigration books which, although useful, can be quite dry and dull at times.
Whilst reading it I found myself alternately laughing out loud and pulling out my notebook to add things the author had suggested to my 'to do' list. She brought a lot of things I hadn't even considered to my attention too which was great.
I really can't recommend this book enough - definitely money well spent.
Although the author has emigrated from the UK to Australia the book tries hard not to be country-specific so will be relevant to anyone thinking of leaving the UK, no matter where you're going.
Whether you're leaving in a few weeks or just starting to entertain the idea of emigrating this book will give you loads of support and good ideas. It makes a nice change from all the other emigration books which, although useful, can be quite dry and dull at times.
Whilst reading it I found myself alternately laughing out loud and pulling out my notebook to add things the author had suggested to my 'to do' list. She brought a lot of things I hadn't even considered to my attention too which was great.
I really can't recommend this book enough - definitely money well spent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Mel Mo
Format:Paperback
This book has only arrived at my door today and i am already loving it, so much so that i wanted to post something right now. I have been planning to move to Oz for a while now, and we have recently put a date to our plans. I was starting to feel stressed and not really knowing why, it should be a happy time once the planning starts surely. Well yes it is but after reading the 1st few chapters I already understand why I have been feeling a little stressed about moving and its great to hear that its normal. This book gives some great insight into why us girls can get emotional about the move, even though its not going to be next week. If you are thinking of leaving your mother land or have made the decision and need help and support with this, this book is amazing, especially when people around you cant quite understand how you are feeling.
I would like to say a massive thank you to Sally for putting pen to paper and taking some of the stress away in the first few pages alone. Would i recommend this book, yes i recommend you don't leave the country without getting this book. I have never felt more understood when it comes the emotions running through my mind in planning a big move. I cant wait to get further into the book and can now see what i need to do to get my head around it.
Other than the emotional side of things this book also has some great hints and tips of what we need to plan for, and how to get the most of the much needed planning. i am a girl that loves a list and Sally seems to have that all sorted too.
A book that will hopefully help us be practical and allow us to be a little girly too.
I would like to say a massive thank you to Sally for putting pen to paper and taking some of the stress away in the first few pages alone. Would i recommend this book, yes i recommend you don't leave the country without getting this book. I have never felt more understood when it comes the emotions running through my mind in planning a big move. I cant wait to get further into the book and can now see what i need to do to get my head around it.
Other than the emotional side of things this book also has some great hints and tips of what we need to plan for, and how to get the most of the much needed planning. i am a girl that loves a list and Sally seems to have that all sorted too.
A book that will hopefully help us be practical and allow us to be a little girly too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an inspiring book for anyone thinking about emigrating. This book takes you through the emotional journey as well as the practicalities of emigrating, in a witty and accessible way. From the beginning of the book Sally Corner asks the reader to question why they want to emigrate in the first place to find out if it really is for them. She then guides the reader through the highs, lows, pitfalls and joys of emigrating, accompanied by wonderful illustrations. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in emigrating or making big changes in their lives.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great checklist!
I brought this for a friend and she has said she is really enjoying it. It has a check list which made her think of items she hadn't even thought of, so that's good.
Published 1 day ago by M. Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for the big move
This book is brilliant. Informative but written in a way that you don't feel snowed under. The author has a fantastic sense of humour and I felt that I could empathize with... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Lydia G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous guide to planning your elegant exit to your new life :)
I recently purchased this book as I have been planning my recce to the Middle East, where I plan to move to next year. Read more
Published 6 months ago by fiouk
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read and re-read!
I sat down and read this in one sitting but have dipped into all the sections again, this book manages to be laugh out loud funny but also quite thought provoking and packed with... Read more
Published 8 months ago by M. JASPER
4.0 out of 5 stars
Some good ideas for those considering move
Had funny start then the reality of things came in the main body of the book. Had some Interesting pointers which I had not considered and helped me and my family make a final... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect leaving gift!!
I got this for my friend who emigrated to Australia in Feb 2012. She was very pleased with it and wondered how she hadn't come across it herself! Read more
Published 13 months ago by Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice present
My friend recently moved to Perth as author of this book did, so it was a bit similar story. I find it good present for that fact.
Published 15 months ago by Sonja Prstec
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Recieved really quickly. Was actually brought as a present for someone but they loved it and feel reassured reading it!
Published 16 months ago by lucymartin74
5.0 out of 5 stars
a great book
very well wrote, and inspirational. got it for my partner who decided she is not leaving home now, so the book is a great buy and a fountain of knowledge
Published on 10 Oct 2010 by johnho
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book
This is a great book - a must for anyone considering emigrating, or just wanting to make changes in their life. Read more
Published on 16 April 2010 by Mrs. P. A. Bartles-smith
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