Sharon K. Ferrett

This textbook has many positive qualities and is a great book for students with strong reading skills who just need a bit of a boost to gain study skills, and a better understanding of the connections between school and future success to help them with motivation and deciding upon a career. It does not work as well, however, as a text for students who may have strong motivations to succeed, but are lacking in basic skills. I recommend it for students with strong reading skills, but not for students who need remedial instruction before they will be ready to work at college level.… (more)