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Paperback
Publisher: First Books
Linda Weinerman
ISBN13: 9780912301877
Condition: NEW
Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Newcomer's Handbooks are a terrific way to introduce yourself to your new city. Called "invaluable" and highly recommended" by Library Journal, these best-selling relocation books feature in-depth neighborhood and community profiles, as well as chapters on getting settled, helpful services, childcare and education, transportation and more.
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| I purchased an earlier edition a few years ago . . . |
| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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I ordered an earlier edition prior to relocating to Illinois for a brief time. The transition from a rural area to an heavily-populated urban would have been much more difficult if it weren't for this book. Whenever I needed guidance in locating resources, this book was a great source. I commuted to/from Chicago from/to Lisle, IL and used the maps for easier navigation. However, more information on the Suburban areas would have been more helpful. For most folks in Chicago, transportation is not a problem however in places like Downers Grove, Lisle, Naperville, and Wheaton, there are limited transit schedules so a car is almost essential for getting between locations for shopping and errands. Wheaton has a great shopping district and West Naperville/Aurora have more of the more popular stores like Kohls, Walmart (not 24 hours), Target, Fox Valley Mall, and Aurora's Outlet Shops. I enjoyed my stay and explored the surrounding areas of Butterfield, Lombard, Warrenville, Batavia, Aurora, Sycamore, St. Charles, Woodridge, Bolingbrook and Oak Brook Terrace as well. There was just too much to see in such little time. I plan on returning for future adventures. Overall, I found the book useful and invaluable in its purpose.
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| Customer Rating: 3 out of 5 |
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I liked the glossary of Chicagoland terms and the description of different downtown areas, but the descriptions of suburban towns were very limited. The town I was considering moving to wasn't reviewed. The subtitle pretty much does disclose which towns besides Chicago are described in any detail. Fewer lists of stores and attractions, and more descriptions of neighborhoods would give potential residents more of the information they need in helping to decide where to live.
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