When people slam your book - is this a real customer you think?
I got an interesting negative review on Amazon the other day I thought I’d share.
Here’s what the reviewer says:
I am not sure how this book got such great reviews. It really misleaded and dissapointed me. It is for a woman with significant resources to start with, who doesn’t need all the dry tips listed, but not for stay-at-home Mom. And it is a business oriented, not life oriented. It is not ‘A Mom’s guide to working from home’, but a business women’s guide to get more organized and hire multiple services for the business developement. There is nothing absolutely about Mom’s life and for Mom’s life. It is a big text however and probably can be useful for someone, but mostly dry and a reference-like, big doesn’t mean good. Gives an advise how to choose an office chair, a domain name, purchase a web-site design, organize a radio appearance, etc., and some tips that you know from a common sense. It is a self-promotional book leading to the author’s web site to promote her coaching business. I returned it. May be it can work for someone else…
It sounds to me like this lady wanted an “instant income” opportunity. I don’t understand her comments about how it’s not a Mom’s Guide to Working from Home. The book is filled with stuff that only applies to moms. There is an entire chapter devoted to helping moms balance work and life. And the thing that really gets me is how she says it’s a self promotional book. My book is about how to make money with your own service related business. Most of the marketing strategies I talk about require elbow grease, not cash. So it’s totally for moms who are starting a business on a budget. I think this lady just wanted a fast easy solution and was upset to hear how much work it is to really start a business that makes you money online.
What do you think? Do you agree? Is the book dry? Is it self promotional? Does this lady have it all wrong? If you read my book and love it, please go to Amazon and give it a positive review.
You can write an Amazon review from I Love My Life: A Mom’s Guide to Working from Home here.
Just look for where it says, “Spotlight Reviews - Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. ”
Thanks! I have gotten all 5 star reviews and am confused why this lady is so upset. That’s funny how she said she returned the book. I don’t know any bookstore that takes back books. Also, no one has ever asked me for a refund for the book.
I appreciate your help to set the record straight.
Posted on February 18th, 2007 at 9:33 am. About 'When people slam your book - is this a real customer you think?'.
Geez Kristie — sorry for the slam, but I’ll tell you what… her review makes me want to buy it. Wow — a home business book that’s actually business oriented?!
Lori
P.S. Loved the t.v. (view) interview you did recently. I emailed you on it, but my email bounced back. Great job!
Posted on February 19th, 2007 at 8:38 am. About 'When people slam your book - is this a real customer you think?'.
Hi, Kristie. Big BIG kudos for having the nerve to reprint the negative review on your blog! Way to go. This is a perfect example of being open and transparent. The reviewer makes several remarks that makes me believe that she is steeped in a negative mind-set that will not serve her well. I haven’t read your book, I’m not a mom, but I know your work and your reputation and it is not self-promotional or self-serving at all. And yes, you are a guiding light for those who wish to have a business and make money (and also have a life at home) - and what is wrong with that!!! Sorry you experienced such negativity over your sincere efforts to help others.
Posted on April 3rd, 2007 at 1:40 am. About 'When people slam your book - is this a real customer you think?'.
Hello Kirstie,
I’m a SAHM who is looking to start her own business. My next webpage to visit will be Amazon, where I’ll be ordering your book.