This document summarizes a book review of "Writing a Successful Thesis or Dissertation" by Fred C. Lunenburg and Beverly J. Irby. The reviewer praises the book for providing numerous examples to help students through every step of writing a dissertation. It takes a methodical approach, addressing topic selection, committee choices, research design, developing chapters, defending the research, and publication. Sample outlines, letters, and checklists in the appendices make it a valuable resource for both students and their advisors. The reviewer concludes that while not replacing texts on research methods, it provides crucial practical guidance for completing a dissertation.