
Added on January 12, 2026
An Excel guide that teaches you to be an Excel guru instead of just throwing a bunch of geek-speak at you. This book is backed with over 20 years of Excel and data analysis experience in a wide field of industries. Written in a casual and entertaining style which readers of all levels can appreciate. This isn't your grandpa's Excel for dummies book!Unique Value: Unlike "Dummies" books, it empowers without patronizing. It's a "guru's manifesto"—focusing on transcendence (e.g., Excel as life metaphor) and legacy. Ideal for career changers or those seeking inspiration alongside skills. If you're stuck in rote Excel use, this reframes it as creative problem-solving.In summary, "Excel for Everyone" is a refreshing, mindset-driven guide that equips readers to excel (pun intended) while encouraging growth beyond spreadsheets. If it inspires "quality work" as Edwards hopes, it's a success. For more, check his other books on Amazon.Engaging Style: Humor (e.g., "Shhh, don’t tell anyone") and analogies make it readable. Edwards' personality shines—self-aware, motivational, with pop culture nods (Beatles, Beatles-inspired titles).Holistic Approach: Beyond tutorials, it builds confidence through mindset shifts. Great for non-math folks (Edwards admits he "sucks at math" but uses sentence diagramming).Practicality: Focus on real-world frustrations (e.g., false starts, over-engineering) and longevity (design to outlast you). VBA intro is gentle yet empowering.Inclusivity: For "everyone"—newbies get basics, pros get tricks like UDFs or properties.
Finally an Excel help guide that doesn't treat people like dummies. A book that seeks to really impart guru wisdom rather than just throwing a bunch of information at the reader and hoping they get it. This book is unlike any "nerd" topic book you've ever read.