A Happy Move
A practical guide to relocating by Devra Jacobs and Brit Elders.
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A Happy Move is a practical guide for people facing relocation.
An editorial introduction to the book, its premise and the story surrounding it.
Moving is a major life change that often brings stress. A Happy Move is presented as an interactive how-to book that aims to relieve that anxiety with tips on organizing, packing, budgeting, and settling in. Devra Jacobs has described moving 29 times in 40 years. The book includes checklists, resources, and first-hand experiences. It was published in 2024 by Beyond Words and is distributed by Simon & Schuster.
Public materials describe it as covering military moves, international moves, and ordinary household relocations. Co-author Brit Elders is also listed. The spiral-bound format is intended for practical use.
Readers planning a move, especially a first major relocation, may find the premise useful.
Who this book may suit
This MarketAnyBook feature introduces A Happy Move through its published description and the authors’ public notes. Readers looking for practical, checklist-based guidance on packing, hiring movers, and reducing the stress of relocation can use the available materials to decide whether the book matches their needs. It does not present itself as a full-book review.
Devra Jacobs is a literary agent and the co-author of A Happy Move. She has described a long history of frequent moves with her family.
About the book.
A Happy Move is a practical guide by Devra Jacobs and Brit Elders that offers checklists and advice for planning, packing, and settling into a new home.
This article is presented as a MarketAnyBook Book Feature based on supplied materials and verified public information. It is not presented as a full-book review.
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