I bought this book because the title, Exam Cram, led me to believe the questions on the included CD were similar to the state exam test questions and they were not. I took my test today. I would have been better off buying the `exam cram' course offered by one of the schools in my state that offer pre-license training. I was just trying to save some money from the local school's price of $69, but the questions weren't at all what were on the test I took today. Because I went to the local school, and took a lesser priced exam cram 8 hour class for $20, I passed. I'm sure if you are really good at reading technical material and memorizing peculiar pieces of it, the book will do just fine. But, if you want to pass the test, so you can go to work in the real world, and not the test world, and see how the state will form their questions and how they may try to trick you with the way they are worded, you're better off with a school that offers training in your state and has questions that more closely resemble what you will be asked. I passed my test today, but I don't believe it had anything to do with the questions included on the CD that came with the book, rather the information that was highlighted as being on the test when I went to the local school.

I made the mistake of listening to my course instructor and only read the limited course material. I had purchased this book with the anticipation of not taking any course study. To make a long story short, the book by far was much better than the course itself. I wouldn't waste any time taking a course but I do recommend finding out specifics to your state requirements. I don't think I could've passed the Health exam without this book.

in only one chapter, I found what I thought were two errors: the author mixed up churning and twisting, and had the wrong definition for 'per stirpes'. Very discouraging.

While the book was not specific to the Texas Insurance exam, it did provide enough background to enable me to pass the Texas exam the first time. If you are new to the insurance industry, you should supplement this text with specific information on your state exam. Since I had previously held an insurance license this was a great review and covered some of the new areas. First timers should probably supplement this with an online course of study approved by their state. The exam, administered in Texas by Prometric services, has some questions that the book did not seem to cover in quite the same way. Study the sample questions and answer rationale carefully. Good luck.

This book really was an asset in preparing for the state test. It was very informative and I would agree with the other review that stated that its information was better than what the class offered. The chapter quizzes were very good and the explanations of WHY the answers were what they were helped a lot. It didn't just give you the correct A, B, C, D answer - it went on to define the reasonings. I used the CD that came with it along with the readings and found them helpful. This is a great book to have at your side when taking the class. Good luck!

The book did give me the information I needed to pass the state test, however, the included CD was not very helpful and there was nothing that helped prepare for individual state tests, although there is a state specific exam on the CD, there is no way to review it other than taking the test.

great format and actually interesting to read. This subject cant be broken down and organized any better. Each topic explained well, and given quick examples, which makes it much easier to understand. Short exams after each chapter, which helps reinforce your learning. CD included to practice like the actual exam - what else could you want.

When I decided to make a career change, I didn't have the luxury of taking a lot of courses and time to study. I needed to jump right in and start working as an assistant. I couldn't without my Group 1 license. I finished the book in one week, practiced the tests on the CD and passed the exam the first time.

The book is an easy read, although there are a couple of technical areas which could use a little more depth. The chapter tests help point out areas to review and the CD was a big help going back over the entire book.

All in all, it was worth the price.

I have several different resources I'm using to study for my life insurance test and what I was looking for was a book that could give me a feel for the insurance business as a producer and one who really likes helping people. This book does that and more and makes you understand what a great field this is and how you can make peoples lives better by providing this service. You have to go for it and this book can help you for sure. Great book!

It coverd the same stuff as my course material, but in some cases it was easier to understand and it had additional test questions included to help me study. I passed the test the first time.

I received this book as a gift. There are quite a few books on this subject on the market and this one is the best. I too could not put it down and finished it in 3 days. It's a huge book, a great resource that is well researched and written.. I have a few friends who've purchased this book and really loved it too. I can highly recommend this book

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In regard to "Exam Cram, Life and Health" I would recommend this book to my adult children if they want to pass the California exam. In addition to being a great test preparation book, I was able to get my computer to read the book to me, by using Adobe and Microsoft text-to-speech programming, which is free to the general public. This book was much better than the text provided by the school. It even includes information needed to open my own business.
Good luck, Bob.

This book is great for anyone who wishes to pass the Life And Health insurance exams.