Book Review: Nobody Move! (Without Reading This) by Robert Esposito

Studies show that Americans move on average 11 or more times during their lives. 

These transitions come with both excitement and emotional concerns. According to studies cited in his new book, Nobody Move! (Without Reading This), author Robert Esposito points out that moving is one of life’s greatest stressors. He also notes that 7.8% of the US population, or approximately 25 million people, moved in 2023. 

For most individuals, the entire moving process is daunting, confusing and stressful. Many have little idea where to start. Esposito shares that hiring a reliable moving company and planning a move are critical for coping with the high stress of moving day. In Nobody Move! Esposito demonstrates that he recognizes what people go through and wants to help them get through this emotional and high stress process. This book is an effective tool that offers both practical tips for planning and executing a move as well as information to help prepare emotionally for what’s to come. The book uses a creative storytelling approach which is entertaining and helpful for those who are planning a move as well as real estate professionals working with buyers and sellers. 

In the book, Esposito addresses all aspects of the moving process. He pulls from his more than 17 years of experience running his moving company, Relocators Service Inc. based in Hauppauge, New York, to give people a roadmap to successfully plan their move. Over his career, Esposito has seen and heard a great deal about how some moving companies provide poor service and continue to rip people off. One story in the book describes how a moving company held customers’ items on trucks hostage, demanding an exorbitant “ransom” to have them unloaded. 

Unlike your average “how to book,” Esposito artfully shares horror stories and examples of moves that went off the rails or had unexpected complications. He uses these to help readers who are planning or considering moving a better understanding of what they are getting into. These stories show the real emotional toll and challenges that people face when moving and preparing to move. He highlights the many issues surrounding the moving of the elderly, moving with pets, moving during a divorce, selling personal items during estate sales and auctions and the emotional connection people have with their possessions. 

One prominent “horror” story in the book comes from the lead singer of the well-known Rock and Roll band Twisted Sister, Dee Snider. Snider’s family moved to Florida from Long Island, New York in the 1970’s. After bringing the family’s furniture and other possessions all the way to the new home, the moving company refused to take the items off the truck until the family paid thousands of dollars more in cash to the driver. This enraged Snider’s father and has been a sore point with him until this day. This example highlights the importance of working with reputable movers who have good reviews online as Esposito notes. 

Combined with eye-opening stories, Esposito offers personal advice, hundreds of tips and real-world hacks. These tips go beyond how to pack and organize items for a move. It’s clear his goal is to get people to think well in advance about their move, what’s involved, how to make it easier and when possible, less stressful. 

Some great tips include using color coding to ensure items are put in the right place when they arrive at the new home, taking photos and listing what is in each box and even using air tags and other tracking devices in boxes to know where they are at all times. 

People grow attached to their possessions and often have difficulty parting with them or even having other people touch them. Movers, as Esposito points out, will be inside people’s homes, moving and sometimes even directly packing personal items. He suggests that if people have issues, they should move these items themselves. 

To grab the reader’s attention and to insert humor, the book is filled with a number of brightly colored comic book style images. These comics poke fun at perceptions and highlight important considerations. Illustrations of how to correctly pack a box truck, for example, are also included. This is for those brave people who want to do it themselves. Images that relate to moves gone bad are also in the book. One of these is a comic of a car transporter with multiple automobiles including one on fire. This was based on a real story in which the car on fire ended up revealing that another car on the truck was transporting marijuana. Several other cars were on the transporter, but not damaged. However, because the illegal drugs were found, the cars were held by authorities for months during their investigation. Esposito smartly suggests that everyone do their research into all moving companies and take the time to look at reviews. 

Moving can be costly, and Esposito addresses this as well in Nobody Move! (Without Reading This). He offers many hacks and steps to take to reduce the cost of a move. He suggests taking furniture apart ahead of time, disposing or recycling items and selling items at tag sales or online auctions. The cost of moving is directly connected to labor costs and how long the work takes. Planning, packing and working in advance will reduce the time movers need in a home. Esposito suggests that this can significantly lower the cost and time it takes to complete the move. 

Two additional real-world hacks in the book that stood out included making sure moving does not void a warranty on an item. Some equipment and other items may require that they be moved by a licensed professional mover. Also, it is important to let movers know if they are transporting firearms, propane tanks or anything toxic, corrosive or flammable. Movers may not be permitted by law to move these items. 

Nobody Move! (Without Reading This) is easy to read and entertaining. Stories, tips and hacks are provided in a way that makes them easy to use and follow. This book can be kept as a reference to be used for a variety of topics. For those looking to find ways to take the stress out of moving, Nobody Move! (Without Reading This) is a good place to start. 

About the Author: 

Robert Esposito is the founder of Relocators Service Inc., headquartered in Hauppauge, New York. He has been working in the moving sector for over 17 years and his company has completed over 50,000 moves across the United States. Today, the company has multiple locations in two states and provides moving, storage, clean outs, disaster recovery support, estate sales, tag sales and online auctions. Esposito is an entrepreneur and regularly speaks to business groups and shares his knowledge with the media. 

Relocators Services Inc. www.usrelocators.com

Nobody Move! (Without Reading This) is published by Red Penguin Books and is available online and in bookstores starting Jan 15th, 2025. To order a copy, go to Amazon https://a.co/d/4ZUMejI or www.nobodymovebook.com.