| Many of us share all the time. We carpool to work, | | | | general communication advice, as well as a little on |
| loan the lawn mower to the neighbor, and dividing job | | | | resolving conflict. As a mediator, I was happy to see |
| time and duties has even become more popular. "The | | | | the authors promoting mediation as a very good way |
| Sharing Solution: How to Save Money, Simplify Your | | | | to resolve sharing disputes because the mediation |
| Life & Build Community" by Janelle Orsi and Emily | | | | process is great for not only resolving the conflict, but |
| Doskow takes sharing to a whole new level. This 400 | | | | preserving the relationship witch is a must if you wish |
| plus page practical and legal guidebook shows anyone | | | | to continue sharing. There was also a chapter on the |
| how to create and maintain successful arrangements. | | | | importance of putting your arrangement in writing. For |
| Personally, even thought the authors present a very | | | | simple sharing, a written agreement is not necessary, |
| good argument for sharing, I don't see myself doing this | | | | but for some of the more elaborate sharing |
| to the extent the authors cover in this guidebook. | | | | arrangements the authors discuss a written |
| However, I do feel it is an extremely useful guide for | | | | agreement is very important and the authors provide |
| those who do wish to create more opportunities for | | | | good advice. In my law practice, I've seen a lot of |
| themselves and organizations, and do it right. So, for a | | | | problems that would never have happened if clear |
| certain group of people, this book will be very valuable. | | | | communication and written agreements would have |
| For others, they may dismiss this idea altogether. For | | | | been used from the beginning. I'm glad the authors |
| those not into sharing to the extent the authors | | | | covered these topics. |
| recommend and advocate, fine, the book is not for | | | | The second part of the book covers sharing solutions. |
| you. If, on the other hand, you want to create a sharing | | | | Each chapter discusses in more detail sharing in |
| group, or a sharing agreement with someone, or just | | | | different situations. These chapters include: Sharing |
| find out more about what this buzz is all about, this is a | | | | Housing; Sharing Household Goods, Purchases, Tasks |
| book well worth reading. | | | | and Space; Sharing Food; Sharing Care for Children, |
| The first part covers sharing basics, and includes | | | | Family, and Pets; Sharing Transportation; and Sharing |
| chapters on topics such as how to get started and the | | | | at Work. All of these chapters provide good |
| benefits of sharing which the authors discuss social, | | | | information if you are interested in sharing in these |
| personal, environmental, and financial benefits. Chapters | | | | areas. The authors provide many ideas of how you |
| on finding sharing partners and what you should | | | | can incorporate sharing more into your life, and provide |
| consider when you share. The chapter on sharing | | | | sample agreements and check lists to help you. |
| communications was interesting and provided good | | | | |