Maybe if I were younger, more sophisticated, or more trendy, Girl on Top would have resonated more with me. Part of it was the language … if you’re not accustomed to rough language, this book is going to hit you right between the eyes. And part of it was that the books is rife with poor copyediting — my pet peeve. There is no excuse for mistakes like “callused heals.” The coarse language and the misspellings detracted from the book’s message.
The basic premise of Girl on Top is that The Rules (a popular guide to dating success) can be translated to apply to career management, providing just as much success in the field of business as the original book did in the realm of relationships. Williams covers twenty rules — including “follow your heart,” “don’t bash your ex,” don’t waste the pretty,” and “be willing to walk away” — explaining exactly how each rule should be applied in the corporate arena. Williams illustrates her points with interesting anecdotes, sometimes pointed, sometimes humorous, always highly relevant. And throughout the book are “Tricks of the Trade,” little tidbits of common-sense advice centered upon the theme of the section.
Overall, the advice is good and there’s a lot of real substance to the recommendations. I just wish the packaging had been a little more polished.
(I received a review copy of this book through the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.)