Secure A Copy Its Ok If Youre Clueless: And 23 More Tips For The College Bound Articulated By Terry McMillan Issued In Audio Book
short book to remind college bound students how to keep perspective in college, Terry McMillan tells the things that she wished someone had told her, Its great for kids walking across the stage and stepping into the world, this was actually the best of the self help college books my aunt and uncle had me read, this one was light hearted and easy to read, and had a lot of good points in it! When best selling author, Terry McMillan, was asked to deliver the commencement address at her son's high school, she reflected back on what she wished she had been told.
Parents and students alike kept requesting copies of her address! This book is the result, It's full of insight and commonsense knowledge that is practical and very useful, Written in a way that students can understand, this short book gives invaluable advice and should be a "must read" for graduating seniors, My daughter read it before starting college and loved it and my husband amp I did too! I honestly think every college bound person should read this, it's short, hilarious and sooooo painfully true.
However, it is freeing, fun and makes college seem less stressful, as it should be, This was good for anyone going off to college, . nothing really new for me, Really good advice this might be her best work, lol Very good book for any age, Even in yours, what is written in this book still applies, Because i want to remember here are quotes that hit home:
"success is determined by the quality of your life and the amount of joy you feel on any given day"
"try to make sure there is goodness in everything you do"
Do you ever get that feeling that you have no idea what you're doing with your life because everyone else seems to have their life planned out to the slightest detail I used to feel like this in high school and honestly, sometimes I still do.
But after being in college for sometime and after reading this little book, I've realized that it's okay to not have everything down
straight, There are, however, some things to keep in mind that will help you enjoy life, no matter what you decide to do, That's what this book does,
This book offers little tidbits of advice that can be followed by anyone, not necessarily just college students, For example, making sure there is something good in everything you do can be something everyone can do, Reading, of course, is a no brainer, in addition to traveling, This book is a short read that's written in an easy to understand style that shows readers that it's really okay if they don't have all the answers.
When her son Solomon graduated from high school, Terry McMillan was asked to be the guest speaker at the commencement ceremony, Determined not to be dull or redundant, Terry thought back to when she was stepping out into the world for the first time and the things she wished people had told her.
Printing up what she thought were the most important tips for these new graduates, Terry was surprised to find that not only were these homemade pamphlets a hit with the students, but their parents clamored for copies too.
Now with It's Ok If You're Clueless, Terry McMillan brings her trademark wit and sass to every son and daughter about to take their first tentative steps into adulthood.
Offering such nuggets as "Sit up straight," "Don't listen to your parents," and "Bring your laundry home," as well as "See the world" and "Read anything and everything," It's Ok If You're Clueless is packed with the commonsense advice and conversational tone that have made her novels classic bestsellers.
Equal parts witty and wise, It's Ok If You're Clueless is the perfect gift for the college bound this May, Wasn't huge on it, though some of the tips were good, Some kinda annoyed me, and the writing style did sometimes, too, I feel like there are better books on the emotional and psychological preparation for college, but I can tell the writer meant well, Just not my cup of tea, This book was a really quick read,
Literally.
I read it in ten minutes,
But, it was super good, Just advice to Well, everyone. But, specifically to those who just graduated, aka ME!
The advice was really god, I really loved the last chapter, chapter, and chapter, LOVED them.
"Do everything you can to make your life the most unforgettable experience ever!"
Anyways, I really enjoyed this book, And I really enjoyed the advice it gave, I would say everyone should read it, NOT just people in the same boat as me,
It was really good, This little book is full of advice about how to start and understand your college years, It offers tidbits on how you should treat your new life and some perspectives you should carry with you as you take classes and learn how to study.
The author's advice comes from a nondictator style, but instead comes off as a friend who's been there and done that that just wants to offer some friendly advice.
This book is a quick read but the suggestions can be hard to follow or remember at times when college life can take control over your education.
Its important to not let your schooling interfere with your education and this little book comes all those little areas of your new life, from learning to create a new habit of always reading to keeping in touch with your parents.
This book will come in handy for any freshman starting college who wants to ensure a successful four years, hmm, the author has some interesting view points, but mostly good stuff, Advice to highschoolers about college, Intereting assumption that her son's peer are all going to college, WOw! What an amazing book, As a current college junior, everything she said was on point, Cute and informative. Quick read : Short, sweet, and funny, Had some good tips, but I already knew most of it already, I wish someone would have told me or provided me with this book many moons ago, I have read a few of McMillian other novels and enjoyed it tremendously, The way she interpets humor and sass had me laughing out loud at the outrageous scenarious she comes up with, Most of the characters are memorable to me, they remain fresh in my memory and still have me grinning thinking about how her stories has impacted me.
Although this was a very short book, it was a very inspiring, I love how she offered tips about the misconceptions about college and how to survive, I laughed a few times when she was talking about to manage your time and play time while studying, Terry is one of my favorite authors, this was another winner by her and it was very relevant to my current situation, Helped me get through my first year of college, Terry McMillan is an African American author, Her interest in books comes from working at a library when she was fourteen, She received her BA in journalism infrom the University of California at Berkeley and the MFA Film Program at Columbia University, Her work is characterized by strong female protagonists, Her first book, Mama, was self promoted, She achieved national attention inwith her third novel, Waiting to Exhale, which remained on The New York Times bestseller list for many months.
Forest Whitaker turned it into a film in, In, another of McMillans novels, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, was made into a movie, McMillans novel Disappearing Acts was subsequently produced as a direct to cable feature, Her last no Terry McMillan is an African American author, Her interest in books comes from working at a library when she was fourteen, She received her BA in journalism infrom the University of California at Berkeley and the MFA Film Program at Columbia University, Her work is characterized by strong female protagonists, Her first book, Mama, was self promoted, She achieved national attention inwith her third novel, Waiting to Exhale, which remained on The New York Times bestseller list for many months.
Forest Whitaker turned it into a film in, In, another of McMillan's novels, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, was made into a movie, McMillan's novel Disappearing Acts was subsequently produced as a direct to cable feature, Her last novel, Who Asked You, casts an intimate look at the burdens and blessings of family and speaks to trusting your own judgment even when others dont agree.
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