Customer Rating: Summary: A good beginner's reference.... Comment: This is a good beginner's book on expatriating to Mexico. It covers the basic questions of "how to do it". However, it does not address issues that so vex the new expat--particularly new AMERICAN expats. This is not a slam against Americans. It is that we are not as accustomed to a foreign country as are Europeans and need to know what to REALLY expect when moving to another country.
A good book but doesn't cover the picadillos of living in Mexico.
Doug Bower
Author--The Plain Truth about Living in Mexico Customer Rating: Summary: Excellent Reference Comment: I was very pleased with this book as it really answered most of my questions about moving to Mexico. I think the authors' perspectives on life in Mexico seemed to be very honest and accurate since they revealed both the good and bad aspects about living south of the border. This book was informative and enjoyable to read. I was inspired! Customer Rating: Summary: This is the original and best of the guidebooks Comment: I disagree with the reviewer's statement that there are no substantial differences being reported over an 11 year period. Because of our interest in visiting and living in Mexico, I own three editions (including the 1988 and the 1999 copies). I've found each edition extremely comprehensive and appreciate the updated material provided in each. Like any guidebook, Choose Mexico provides comprehensive information about living, retiring, and doing business in Mexico. We have used it extensively during our yearly semi-retirement visits to the country. The basic facts in any guidebook do not change from year to year while new regulations and changing economic are dutifully reported. I certainly don't expect the authors of a guidebook to present the same facts in a different form for each new edition. It's a guidebook, not a novel! I would rate Choose Mexico as five stars for their complete and entertaining guidebook on living in Mexico. Customer Rating: Summary: Wastin away Comment: Somewhat entertaining, but practically a bit of a waste of time and money. Poor information for the most part. Some incorrect information I found, which I emailed to the author about. He asked me where I located the bad information, but then he never got back to me to help me or apologize. Customer Rating: Summary: Very little updated information in this 6th Edition... Comment: Having read the 1988 edition recently and then ordering this 1999 edition, I was pretty disappointed to read the newest version and find practically no substantial differences being reported over an 11 year period.
In Choose Mexico, descriptions of scenic, vibrant places--supplemented with essential information about real estate investments, resources, culture, medical care, and business opportunities in those areas--will help readers to make an informed decision about selecting Mexico as an ideal location to enjoy an affordable, active, and safe retirement.
