Your Own Two Feet (And How to Stand on Them) : Surviving and Thriving After Graduation
Author: Ingrid Meyer
List Price: $12.95
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ISBN: 0312241348
Publisher: Griffin Trade Paperback (07 June, 2000)
Sales Rank: 571,604
Average Customer Rating: 2.47 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
A helpful guide in making the transition
I just made the transition from college to the "real world." And to make things even more complicated for myself, I moved across the country. Not only did I have to deal with starting new and paying off debts accrued from life as a student, I was doing so thousands of miles away from my nest. Ingrid's book came to me in the nick of time, before I packed my bags and headed back to mom's house. I found her advice reasonable, her delivery sound. I was a bit reluctant at first since I dare say my ego cannot take much talking down to from someone my own age with a book deal, but I didn't find ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET preachy or stuffy in the least bit as I have found other personal life management books. Her tone was light and funny, a quality much appreciated from a gal who spends nights with a furrowed brow glancing over credit card statements and bills.I would recommend this book to anyone who finds themselves in the transition after graduation, when the funds from student loans have dried up and repayment looms, when apartment life away from the folks is appealing but seems out of reach, etc. I hope to see more from Ingrid, perhaps something for us approaching 30.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Not Helpful, Not Funny
I read some of the reviews on Amazon and should have paid more attention. I knew not to expect a helpful book, but some of the reviewers said the book was humourous. NOT! There is no point or purpose to this book.
Rating: 4 out of 5
A light, funny read
Meyer's book is funny and well-written. Sprinkled throughout with tales from the author's own experiences, it is a fast and easy read. This book is best for the grad who has never lived on his or her own before, and probably too basic for those who had their own apartments, jobs and roommates while in college. While not a comprehensive guide, it does give good ideas on where to start. Don't depend on it to tell you everything, but count on it to give you a push in the right direction. Similar Products
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