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Concise and far reaching guide for young adults Jul 10, 2008
Swisher's, Stand on My Shoulders, is worthy of being handed to any high school graduate walking off the graduation stage. In his booklet, Swisher imparts straightforward advice to young people shaped by a notable lifetime's dedication of public service to America's youth. His concise guide is far reaching covering a wide array of the abhor concerns of adulthood such as saving for retirement and loan amortization computation without all the claptrap we've grown accustomed to from the "noisy" media outlets and well-dressed louts. Though I preferred the more introspective topics he covered, not that financial matters aren't important (because we sure know that they are), but because adulthood is so much more than that. His opinions on such topics as Sexuality, Religion, and Existence would classify as moderate and secular in nature and should be well-received by most audiences barring maybe confederate education boards and "Happy" valleys in the Rockies. In a nutshell, I liked it. It is refreshing to find an educator who teaches young adults how to think and not what to think, and even more refreshing to know that a retired educator still cares.
Stand on My Shoulders Jul 02, 2008
This book would have been a big help to me if I had read it as a senior in high school. It is full of useful information on everything from education and sexuality, to religion and man's existence, and should be required reading in high school. Mr. Swisher's well reasoned and open minded approach to these diverse topics is refreshing. A must read for teenagers.
 Good for all ages Jun 28, 2008
This book is a quick and easy read that all can understand. It covers such good information on basic adulthood that you would be crazy to not take the advice to heart. It definitely meets its mission of being a book for young adults and I would strongly recommend it for a graduation gift. The information is easy enough for a novice but a great reminder for us pros. Thank you Mr. Swisher for getting this information out the public in such an easy to understand and concise manner.
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Well Rounded Jun 18, 2008
I have known William Swisher for over 30 years. When he gives advise I take it. He is one of the most intelligent and down to earth people I know. The book is well rounded covering every question young adults entering into adult society need. Us older folk are reminded about things we should know also. It is just the right amount of pages to keep your interest from start to finsh for the first read. It will be perfect reference for what ever question comes up with easy to find categories for future reads. Thanks Bill for reminding us all what an adult is.
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