I found it to be a wonderful read, and for a novice exchanger, is surely one that would be found to be particularly helpful. 

To do justice to a proper critique, I thought I would allow other travelling friends of ours to browse the book, and include any of their positive feedback - when I eventually got around to that!

Well we had some house guests from Victoria staying with us for a few weeks back in July and August, and thinking they may be interested in the concept, I "loaned" them the book, which went back with them to Victoria. I waited and waited for its return as promised, but eventually had to ask for it back! 

Our friends (slack and idle though they also be) think the idea of house exchange is a concept that they would like to explore and have taken preliminary steps to make some enquiries I understand.

Congratulations on a very professionally written and quality published book. I hope the royalties keep you in clover for a long time!

I'm sure your little treasure will become dog-eared over the next few years, although I suppose I should support you a little by refusing to loan my copy, and instead tell all my mates to go buy their own, shouldn't I?

Robert C., Launceston, Australia

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I'm finding your book very informative and practical.

What a wonderful original title! Congratulations on a super account of how the system works. Rob and I spent all day yesterday reading through it, laughing at the humorous stories of some of your exchangees and also recognising ourselves in some of the things that can and have happened.

Reading it has rekindled our desire to travel more and we are hoping we can do an exchange next year.

Betty C., Mandurah, Australia

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I have just received the book which appears most informative and am looking forward to reading it in more detail and hopefully putting the advice to practice.

Helen McG., Falcon, Australia

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The autographed copy of your book arrived in the mail the day before yesterday. You did a bang up job. The book looks very professional and is an enjoyable read. The illustrations add a lot and I thought the cover design was especially good. I hope you are able to sell all 3000 copies and go into a second printing.

I am looking forward to retirement and the opportunity to do some house trading. My first goal is to go to London for six months. Of all the overseas places I have visited England most interests me. I would like to spend some time exploring the country and will do so at the first opportunity. 

Our house located near the beach in Corona Del Mar and Southern Orange County should be something many people would want to enjoy.